Upper Salt Creek Structure 2 Dam

Illinois — Cook County — TRIB SALT CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverTRIB SALT CREEK
Coordinates42.07839, -88.06513

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage985 acre-ft
Max Storage985 acre-ft
Surface Area152 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMETROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Other NamePlum Grove 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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