Lake Kadijah Dam
Lake Kadijah Dam is an earth dam located in DuPage County, Illinois, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Kadijah Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Kadijah Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Medinah Country Club (private). It impounds the Meacham Creek near Itasca.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 309 acre-feet. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
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 09/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Nearest City | Itasca |
| River/Stream | Meacham Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.96381, -88.03996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00437 |
| Federal ID | IL00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |