Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 5,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50183 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LCC ILLINOIS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam is owned by LCC ILLINOIS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam built?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 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 Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/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 Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam last inspected?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 3 Dam was last inspected on September 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.