Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam

Cook County, Illinois (near HIGHLAND PARK)

River/Stream: TRIB SKOKIE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
1,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
360 acre-ft
Year Completed
1990
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-11-18

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
IL50273
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
42.12500, -87.77330
Age
36 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.