Charlevoix Drive Dam
Charlevoix Drive Dam is an earth dam located in Will County, Illinois, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Charlevoix Drive Dam
The primary purpose of Charlevoix Drive Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Charlevoix Capital Ventures (private). It impounds the Forked Creek near Wilson Center.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Nearest City | Wilson Center |
| River/Stream | Forked Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.42333, -87.81926 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHARLEVOIX CAPITAL VENTURES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL55085 |
| Federal ID | IL55085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |