Fawell Dam

DuPage County, Illinois (near NAPERVILLE)

River/Stream: WEST BRANCH DUPAGE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
1,110 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,172 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
23,577 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-11-14

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
IL01236
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
41.78492, -88.17845
Age
54 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.