Patriot Parkway Dam
Key Takeaway
Patriot Parkway Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | IL55060 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VILLAGE OF ELBURN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patriot Parkway Dam?
Patriot Parkway Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Patriot Parkway Dam?
Patriot Parkway Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF ELBURN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patriot Parkway Dam built?
Patriot Parkway Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Patriot Parkway Dam?
Patriot Parkway 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 Patriot Parkway Dam?
Patriot Parkway Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Patriot Parkway Dam last inspected?
Patriot Parkway Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.