Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50198 |
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
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment?
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment 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 Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment?
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment is owned by ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment built?
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment?
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment 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 Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment?
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 30 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 Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment last inspected?
Consol/Burning Star 5/Slurry Impoundment was last inspected on September 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.