Richton Crossing Dam
Illinois — Cook County — TRIB BUTTERFIELD CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | TRIB BUTTERFIELD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.48432, -87.72995 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 7, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BORG WARNER EQUITY CORP. |
| Other Name | Richton Crossing Detention 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.