Busse Woods Reservoir South Dam

Cook County, Illinois (near ELK GROVE)

River/Stream: SALT CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
1,381 ft
Reservoir Storage
17,621 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
24,272 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-09-17

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
IL01231
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
42.01685, -88.00053
Age
49 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.