Wetfoot Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cook County, Illinois. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 250 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wetfoot Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wetfoot Lake 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 Cook County Forest Preserve District (local government). It impounds the East Branch Poplar Creek near Hoffman Estates.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 633 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | Hoffman Estates |
| River/Stream | East Branch Poplar Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.06738, -88.11118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cook County Forest Preserve District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL55027 |
| Federal ID | IL55027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |