Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam

TRIB LITTLERS CREEK· Knox, Illinois· Built 1983· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDIL50485

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: June 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MACHAEL DEUSHANE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 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 Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam is owned by MACHAEL DEUSHANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam built?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam last inspected?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 1 Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2017. 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.