Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 688 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50568 |
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
KNIGHT HAWK COAL LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam?
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 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 Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam?
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam is owned by KNIGHT HAWK COAL LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam built?
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam?
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam?
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 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 Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam last inspected?
Knight Hawk Coal/Creek Paum Mine/Pond 2 Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.