Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam

TRIB JACKSON BRANCH· Hardin, Illinois· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 84.9% in IL)
Dam Length4,650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage681 acre-ft
Normal Storage591 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge13 cfs
Year Modified2000
NID IDIL50444

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: October 3, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

HASTIE MINING COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam?

Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 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 Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam?

Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam is owned by HASTIE MINING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam?

Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam?

Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam last inspected?

Hastie Mining//Tailings Pond 2-3 Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2019. 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.