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LAKE BLUFF STORAGE SITE STUDY
The District and SMC have completed a detailed flood storage study of property located south of Rockland Road (Route (176) in Lake Bluff, Illinois.  This property is owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  This property was purchased as a flood storage site.

This study investigated flood reduction benefits which may be achieved by utilizing this site.  Different types and capacities of flood storage alternatives were investigated, as well as information to evaluate storm sewer and ditch improvement projects within the District.