Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2017 |
| NID ID | IL50728 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ILLINOIS POWER GENERATING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam?
Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam?
Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam is owned by ILLINOIS POWER GENERATING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam built?
Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam?
Coffeen Station Coal Yard 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 Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam?
Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam last inspected?
Coffeen Station Coal Yard Pond Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.