Back to Projects Projects

Dam Removal + Channel Restoration

Tam O’Shanter Dam Removal

Owner
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Services

General Contracting

Self-Perform Construction

Markets

Environmental

Heavy Civil

Want To Learn More?

Our team is ready to talk shop. 
Send us a message to get started.

Contact Us
Overview

This project involved dam removal and channel restoration at the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles, Illinois. We cleared trees, installed 500 LF of temporary timber mats, built a stone causeway through the North Branch of the Chicago River, demolished the dam, placed rip rap along the slopes, and removed unsuitable material from the riverbed.

Challenges

Foundation Mechanics needed to coordinate work with high water levels and causeway elevations to provide safe access to the project. In addition, we had many environmental considerations on this project.

Solutions

We utilized turbidity curtains to trap sediment and silt while removing the dam. Foundation Mechanics also changed all machine oils to biodegradable options for this project.

Excavator bucket partly submerged by rocky shore, trees and equipment behind.

Want To See More?

Related Projects

Tri-State Tollway Improvements at Plaza 47

Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Intelligent Transportation Systems
Wooden bench faces a round garden bed inside an enclosed greenhouse.

The Butterfly House at Navy Pier

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Public Space
Rocky shore, clear water, dense trees, bright blue sky.

Three Oaks Recreation Water Access

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Public Space
Worker watches excavator lift metal tank at gravel worksite.

95th Street Station Underground Tank Removal

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Environmental Heavy Civil
Fresh concrete curing after being poured on one side of road.

Thomas Drive Reconstruction

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil
Grooved concrete road, barrier, and cloudy sky in background.

Veterans Memorial Tollway Weigh-In-Motion Replacement

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Intelligent Transportation Systems
Highway with cars, concrete barrier, trees, and signs visible.

Reagan Memorial Tollway Weigh-In-Motion Installation

Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Intelligent Transportation Systems
Newly paved road lined with barrels, clear sky

Tollway Maintenance Facility Access Road

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil
Wide angle of construction site covered in straw and grey material

Taft Avenue Earthwork and Drainage

General Contracting Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Environmental Heavy Civil
Aerial view: concrete pier under construction, marina and boats.

Waukegan Harbor South Pier

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil