St. Marys Lake Dam

Illinois — Lake County — BULL CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
RiverBULL CREEK
Coordinates42.28314, -87.98053

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length389 ft
NID Storage966 acre-ft
Max Storage966 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Other NameSt. Marys 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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