Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 94.4% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 5,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50357 |
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
LCC ILLINOIS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 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 Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 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 4 Dam built?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 4 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 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 4 Dam?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam has a dam height of 56 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 4 Dam last inspected?
Liberty Land/Mine 26/Slurry Cell 4 Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.