Busse Woods Reservoir South Dam
Illinois — Cook County — SALT CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.01685, -88.00053 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,381 ft |
| NID Storage | 17,621 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,621 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 415 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1977 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY;ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Busse Woods Reservoir(South Dam On Salt Cr) |
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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.