Cornell Avenue Dam
Illinois — Cook County — MCDONALD CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | MCDONALD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.12024, -87.95145 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 16, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1977 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF WHEELING |
| Other Name | Lake of The Winds Detention Basin Dam |
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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.