Marseilles Power Canal Dam
Key Takeaway
Marseilles Power Canal Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 229 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,259 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50458 |
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
MIDWEST HYDRO, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marseilles Power Canal Dam?
Marseilles Power Canal 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 Marseilles Power Canal Dam?
Marseilles Power Canal Dam is owned by MIDWEST HYDRO, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marseilles Power Canal Dam built?
Marseilles Power Canal Dam was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Marseilles Power Canal Dam?
Marseilles Power Canal Dam serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Marseilles Power Canal Dam?
Marseilles Power Canal 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 Marseilles Power Canal Dam last inspected?
Marseilles Power Canal Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.