South Lake of The Coves Dam

Illinois — Cook County — TRIB POPLAR CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverTRIB POPLAR CREEK
Coordinates42.08414, -88.15401

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length390 ft
NID Storage117 acre-ft
Max Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVILLAGE OF SOUTH BARRINGTON
Other NameSouth Lake of The Coves

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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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