Woodscreek Detention Dam
Woodscreek Detention Dam is an earth dam located in McHenry County, Illinois, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Woodscreek Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Woodscreek Detention 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 City Of Crystal Lake (local government). It impounds the Trib Woods Creek near Lake In The Hills.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Nearest City | Lake In The Hills |
| River/Stream | Trib Woods Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.20409, -88.34983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 252 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50206 |
| Federal ID | IL50206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |