American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 95 ft (taller than 99.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 12,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50135 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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/Slurry Pond Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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/Slurry Pond Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam is owned by THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam built?
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond 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/Slurry Pond Dam?
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam has a dam height of 95 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/Slurry Pond Dam last inspected?
American Coal/Galatia/Slurry Pond Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.