Carpentersville Dam
Key Takeaway
Carpentersville Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1916 and is 110 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | IL00909 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carpentersville Dam?
Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville Dam?
Carpentersville Dam is owned by KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carpentersville Dam built?
Carpentersville Dam was completed in 1916, making it 110 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Carpentersville Dam?
Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville Dam?
Carpentersville Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Carpentersville Dam last inspected?
Carpentersville Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.