Orland Park Basin Dam

Illinois — Cook County — MARLEY CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverMARLEY CREEK
Coordinates41.60137, -87.87146

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length3,600 ft
NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 29, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1992
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK
Other NameOrland Park Detention 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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