Clarified Pond Impound. Structure
Key Takeaway
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 6,015 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL83452 |
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
Springfield Coal Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clarified Pond Impound. Structure?
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure 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 Clarified Pond Impound. Structure?
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure is owned by Springfield Coal Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Clarified Pond Impound. Structure?
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clarified Pond Impound. Structure?
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure has a dam height of 11 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 Clarified Pond Impound. Structure last inspected?
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure was last inspected on August 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.