Lower Elmhurst Dam
Illinois — Cook County — TRIB ADDISON CR-OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | TRIB ADDISON CR-OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 41.89302, -87.91932 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 8, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1994 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF ELMHURST |
| Other Name | Lower Elmhurst Reservoir |
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.