Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1965 |
| NID ID | IL00401 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNITED CHURCH CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam?
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam?
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam is owned by SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNITED CHURCH CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam built?
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam?
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir 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 Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam?
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Illinois Central Railroad Reservoir Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.