Schon Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Schon Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50670 |
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
VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Schon Park Dam?
Schon Park 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 Schon Park Dam?
Schon Park Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schon Park Dam built?
Schon Park Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Schon Park Dam?
Schon Park 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 Schon Park Dam?
Schon Park Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Schon Park Dam last inspected?
Schon Park Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.