Bullfrog Lake Dam

Illinois — Cook County — TRIB DES PLAINES RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverTRIB DES PLAINES RIVER
Coordinates41.71069, -87.89985

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 22, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerFOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Other NameBullfrog Lake

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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.

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