USGS Water-Year Summary 2024
05536900 CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT LEMONT, IL
LOCATION - Lat 41°40'44", long 88°00'03" referenced to North American Datum of 1927, in sec.20, T.37 N., R.11 E., Cook County, IL, Hydrologic Unit 07120004,
SURFACE-WATER RECORDS
PERIOD OF RECORD - A couple of miscellaneous measurements from 1957 exist. The gage was established on August 14, 2020 and the time-series started and continues to present.
GAGE - The gage is on the left bank of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal between the Lemont Road bridge and the railroad bridge. A CR310 data logger and modem collect the data and a Surton auto bubbler provided the stage readings.
COOPERATION - This gage is operated in cooperation with the US Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District.