Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam

TRIB LITTLERS CREEK· Knox, Illinois· Earth· 46 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 46 ft (taller than 88.9% in IL)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDIL50572

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: November 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MICHAEL DEUSHANE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 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 3 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam is owned by MICHAEL DEUSHANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam has a dam height of 46 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 3 Dam last inspected?

Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam was last inspected on November 13, 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.