Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam
Key Takeaway
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50154 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam?
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam?
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam is owned by CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam built?
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam?
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam?
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam last inspected?
Carbondale Park District Golf Course Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.