Salem Township Road 343 Dam
Key Takeaway
Salem Township Road 343 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 90.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50393 |
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
BEGNER & JOHNSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Salem Township Road 343 Dam?
Salem Township Road 343 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 Salem Township Road 343 Dam?
Salem Township Road 343 Dam is owned by BEGNER & JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salem Township Road 343 Dam built?
Salem Township Road 343 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Salem Township Road 343 Dam?
Salem Township Road 343 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 Salem Township Road 343 Dam?
Salem Township Road 343 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Salem Township Road 343 Dam last inspected?
Salem Township Road 343 Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.