Marseilles Power Canal Dam

Illinois — LaSalle County — MARSEILLES POWER CANAL

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLaSalle
RiverMARSEILLES POWER CANAL
Coordinates41.32657, -88.71455

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length229 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 1, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMIDWEST HYDRO, INC.
Other NameNorth Channel, Head Race

Location Map

About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Illinois