Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,930 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50526 |
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
EXXONMOBIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam?
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake 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 Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam?
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam is owned by EXXONMOBIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam built?
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam?
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam?
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake 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 Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam last inspected?
Exxonmobil Coal Usa/Mine 2/Recirculation Lake Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.