Churchill Woods Dam

EAST BRANCE DUPAGE RIVER· DuPage, Illinois· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Churchill Woods Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL)
Dam Length60 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage420 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Drainage Area15 sq mi
NID IDIL55144

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: May 9, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Churchill Woods Dam?

Churchill Woods 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 Woods Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Churchill Woods Dam?

Churchill Woods 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 Churchill Woods Dam?

Churchill Woods 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 Woods Dam last inspected?

Churchill Woods Dam was last inspected on May 9, 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.