Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam
Key Takeaway
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50280 |
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
DUKE REALTY CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam?
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway 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 Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam?
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam is owned by DUKE REALTY CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam built?
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam?
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway 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 Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam?
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam last inspected?
Meridian Campus Meridian Parkway Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.