Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam

DUCK CREEK - OFFSTREAM· Fulton, Illinois· Rockfill· 28 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL)
Dam TypeRockfill
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDIL50715

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 10, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam?

Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 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 Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam?

Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam is owned by DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam?

Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 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 Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam?

Duck Creek Ash Pond 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 Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam last inspected?

Duck Creek Ash Pond 1 Dam was last inspected on November 10, 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.