Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam

TRIB JACKIE BRANCH· Franklin, Illinois· Built 1984· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL)
Dam Length6,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Max Discharge41 cfs
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDIL50128

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: April 24, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

ILLINOIS COAL RECOVERY, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 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 Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam is owned by ILLINOIS COAL RECOVERY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam built?

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 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 Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam last inspected?

Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 3 Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2018. 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.