Lake Prestbury Dam

Kane County, Illinois (near SUGAR GROVE)

River/Stream: PRESTBURY BRANCH BLACKBERRY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
1,140 ft
Reservoir Storage
126 acre-ft
Year Completed
1966
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-10-19

Hazard Classification: High — 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
IL00924
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
41.77962, -88.42209
Age
60 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.