Lake Charleston Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyColes
Nearest CityCHARLESTON
River/StreamTRIB EMBARASS RIVER
Coordinates39.46492, -88.14054

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length4,400 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,775 acre-ft
Max Storage3,775 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,360 acre-ft
Max Discharge150 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF CHARLESTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL01240
Federal IDIL01240
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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