Maple Brook Estates Dam
Maple Brook Estates Dam is a concrete dam located in Will County, Illinois, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maple Brook Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Maple Brook Estates Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Village Of Bolingbrook (private). It impounds the Lily Cache Creek near Bolingbrook.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 63 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Nearest City | Bolingbrook |
| River/Stream | Lily Cache Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67981, -88.13491 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 63 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50375 |
| Federal ID | IL50375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |