Old Reservoir Dam
Old Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Illinois, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Old Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Old Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronald K Warden & Shelby R. Winkler (private). It impounds the Trib Crooked Creek near Central City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Central City |
| River/Stream | Trib Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.56118, -89.11406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RONALD K WARDEN & SHELBY R. WINKLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00444 |
| Federal ID | IL00444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |