American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam
Key Takeaway
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 110 ft (taller than 99.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 9,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50678 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam is owned by THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam has a dam height of 110 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam last inspected?
American Coal/Galatia/Bunkhouse Rdf Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.