Upper Salt Creek Structure 3 Dam

Illinois — Cook County — ST. MICHAELS CEMETARY TRIB

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverST. MICHAELS CEMETARY TRIB
Coordinates42.06642, -88.06448

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length5,500 ft
NID Storage1,584 acre-ft
Max Storage1,584 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 16, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMETROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Other NameSt. Michael Reservoir

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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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