Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,872 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | IL50056 |
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
AMEREN
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam?
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond 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 Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam?
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam is owned by AMEREN (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam built?
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam?
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam?
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam last inspected?
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.