Coal and Crane WS Str 14

TR- BLUFF DITCH NW· Schuyler, Illinois· Built 1970· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 84.9% in IL)
Dam Length228 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge290 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIL40144

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

COALANDCRANE CK DRANDLEV DIST;COALANDCRANE CK DRANDLEV DIST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Coal and Crane WS Str 14?

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 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 Coal and Crane WS Str 14?

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 is owned by COALANDCRANE CK DRANDLEV DIST;COALANDCRANE CK DRANDLEV DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Coal and Crane WS Str 14 built?

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Coal and Crane WS Str 14?

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Coal and Crane WS Str 14?

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 has a dam height of 41 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 Coal and Crane WS Str 14 last inspected?

Coal and Crane WS Str 14 was last inspected on September 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.