Chicago Botanical Gardens South Inlet Dam
Illinois — Cook County — SKOKIE RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | SKOKIE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.14062, -87.78615 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 132 ft |
| NID Storage | 961 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 961 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 6, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CHICAGO BOTANICAL GARDENS |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.