Midlothian Creek Dam
Illinois — Cook County — MIDLOTHIAN CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | MIDLOTHIAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.59491, -87.74134 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,515 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 24, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Twin Lakes |
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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.