Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam

TRIB WAUBONSEE CREEK· Kendall, Illinois· Built 2004· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL)
Dam Length40 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDIL50534

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: November 1, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

VILLAGE OF OSWEGO

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam?

Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D 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 Subdivision Basin D Dam?

Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF OSWEGO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam built?

Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Subdivision Basin D Dam?

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

How tall is Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam?

Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Subdivision Basin D Dam last inspected?

Churchill Club Subdivision Basin D Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2023. 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.