Bush Hill Dam

TRIB SALT CREEK· DuPage, Illinois· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bush Hill Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Modified2005
NID IDIL55106

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

DUPAGE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bush Hill Dam?

Bush Hill Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bush Hill Dam?

Bush Hill Dam is owned by DUPAGE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bush Hill Dam?

Bush Hill Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bush Hill Dam?

Bush Hill Dam has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bush Hill Dam last inspected?

Bush Hill Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.