Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50672 |
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
ILLINOIS COAL RECOVERY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam?
Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 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 Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam?
Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam is owned by ILLINOIS COAL RECOVERY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam?
Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 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 Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam?
Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam last inspected?
Illinois Coal Recovery/Old Ed/Slurry Cell 6 Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.