North Lake Dam, located in Elgin, Illinois, is a private-owned structure built in 1948 for recreational purposes along the TRIB FOX RIVER.
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Standing at a height of 26 feet and a length of 460 feet, this earth-type dam holds a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 71 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, it is designated as having a moderate risk level (3). There are no outlet gates or associated structures, and the spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 0 feet. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not specified, indicating a need for further risk assessment and preparedness measures in case of emergencies. Despite these challenges, North Lake Dam remains a significant feature in the local landscape, providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the environmental and water resource management efforts in Kane County, Illinois.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB FOX RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Tyler Creek At Elgin
|
3cfs |
Poplar Creek At Elgin
|
3cfs |
Fox River At Algonquin (Tailwater)
|
445cfs |
Fox River At Algonquin
|
725cfs |
Fox River At South Elgin
|
541cfs |
Ferson Creek Near St. Charles
|
8cfs |