Lake Charles Dam

Lake County, Illinois (near VERNON HILLS)

River/Stream: SEAVEY DRAINAGE DITCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
390 ft
Reservoir Storage
494 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
4,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-11-20

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
IL01149
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
42.25539, -87.96405
Age
64 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.