Saganashkee Slough 1 Dam

Illinois — Cook County — TRIB CALUMET SAG CHANNEL

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverTRIB CALUMET SAG CHANNEL
Coordinates41.69393, -87.89098

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length950 ft
NID Storage2,379 acre-ft
Max Storage2,379 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerFOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Other NameSaganashkee Slough

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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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