Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam
Key Takeaway
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,328 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50352 |
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
MURRAY ENERGY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 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 Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam is owned by MURRAY ENERGY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam built?
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 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 Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam?
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam has a dam height of 18 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/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam last inspected?
Consol/Rend Lake/Sed Pond 008 Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.