Sauk Trail Lake Dam

Cook County, Illinois (near CHICAGO HEIGHTS)

River/Stream: THORN CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
355 ft
Reservoir Storage
376 acre-ft
Year Completed
1923
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-05-11

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00868
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
41.49144, -87.65451
Age
103 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.