Sauk Trail Lake Dam
Illinois — Cook County — THORN CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | THORN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.49144, -87.65451 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| NID Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 11, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1923 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY |
| Other Name | Sauk Trail Lake |
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.