Fullersburg Dam
Fullersburg Dam is a gravity dam located in DuPage County, Illinois, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fullersburg Dam
The primary purpose of Fullersburg Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Forest Preserve District Of Dupage Count (local government). It impounds the Salt Creek near Oak Brook.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Nearest City | Oak Brook |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.82109, -87.92784 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50289 |
| Federal ID | IL50289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |