Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam

TRIB WAUBANSEE CREEK· Kendall, Illinois· Built 2003· Concrete· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.7% in IL)
Dam Length65 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDIL50493

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: August 26, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

OSEWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam?

Churchill Club Dam Basin B 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 Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam?

Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam is owned by OSEWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam built?

Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam?

Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam?

Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam last inspected?

Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam was last inspected on August 26, 2020. 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.