Streamwood Golf Course Dam

SOUTH BRANCH POPLAR CREEK· Cook, Illinois· Built 1989· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Streamwood Golf Course Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2.5% in IL)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Max Discharge390 cfs
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDIL50158

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: June 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

VILLAGE OF STREAMWOOD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Streamwood Golf Course Dam?

Streamwood Golf Course 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 Streamwood Golf Course Dam?

Streamwood Golf Course Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF STREAMWOOD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Streamwood Golf Course Dam built?

Streamwood Golf Course Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Streamwood Golf Course Dam?

Streamwood Golf Course 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 Streamwood Golf Course Dam?

Streamwood Golf Course 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 Streamwood Golf Course Dam last inspected?

Streamwood Golf Course Dam was last inspected on June 25, 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.