Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 80 ft (taller than 98.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 6,430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | IL50647 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HILLSBORO ENERGY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam?
Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam?
Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam is owned by HILLSBORO ENERGY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam?
Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 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 Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam?
Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam has a dam height of 80 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 Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam last inspected?
Hillsboro Energy/Deer Run/Crd 1 Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.