R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Final Settling Basin Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Located in Jasper, Indiana, the R.M.
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Summary
Schahfer Generating Station - Final Settling Basin is a crucial water resource structure designed by Sargent and Lundy Engineers. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 12,000 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 3,220 acre-feet. The basin covers a surface area of 214 acres and serves various purposes, with a controlled spillway width of 20 feet.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2012, the Final Settling Basin poses a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. With a very high risk assessment rating, this water resource infrastructure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. As a state-regulated facility in Indiana, the site is subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, guaranteeing its compliance with state regulations.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Final Settling Basin an intriguing structure that combines engineering ingenuity with environmental responsibility. As a key component of the region's water management infrastructure, this earth dam provides essential storage capacity and flood control measures, highlighting the crucial role of such structures in safeguarding water resources in a changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
12000 |
Dam Height |
13 |
Surface Area |
214 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
3220 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kankakee River Nr Kouts
|
1050cfs |
Kankakee River At Dunns Bridge
|
980cfs |
Kankakee River At Shelby
|
1920cfs |
Kankakee River At Davis
|
526cfs |
Iroquois River At Rensselaer
|
17cfs |
Yellow River At Knox
|
277cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Final Settling Basin