Lake Kadijah Dam dam
Lake Kadijah Dam
Lake Kadijah Dam, located in Itasca, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1924 for water supply purposes. It stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 360 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 309 acre-feet. Situated on Meacham Creek, this dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lake Kadijah Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the DuPage County area. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, supplying water to the surrounding community. Although its condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam remains a vital component of the region's water infrastructure.
Ensuring the safety and reliability of Lake Kadijah Dam is essential, especially given its location in a populated area. With emergency action plans yet to be fully prepared and updated, it is imperative that regulatory agencies and private owners work together to address any potential risks and implement necessary risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Lake Kadijah is key to maintaining the sustainability of water systems in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Kadijah Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Near Elk Grove Village | 645 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Rolling Meadows | 9 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Elmhurst | 72 cfs | → |
| W Branch Du Page River Nr West Chicago | 24 cfs | → |
| Weller Creek At Des Plaines | 1 cfs | → |
| E Br Du Page River Near Downers Grove | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Kadijah Dam.
Boat launches
- East Higgins Road Elk Grove Township
- Beck Lake Boat Launch
- River Bend Trail Kane County
- Fox River Trail East Dundee
- Fox River Trail Elgin
- Airport Road 50, Elgin
Campgrounds
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Reinberg
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Pioneer Grove
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Lake Kadijah Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Kadijah Dam
Where does the data for Lake Kadijah Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Kadijah Dam.