Marseilles Power Canal Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLaSalle
Nearest CityMARSEILLES
River/StreamMARSEILLES POWER CANAL
Coordinates41.32657, -88.71455

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length229 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area8,259 sq mi
Max Discharge4,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerMIDWEST HYDRO, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/01/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50458
Federal IDIL50458
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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