Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5
Key Takeaway
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 95 ft (taller than 99.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 7,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.2K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50010 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MACOUPIN ENERGY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5?
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5?
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 is owned by MACOUPIN ENERGY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 built?
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 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 Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5?
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 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 Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5?
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 has a dam height of 95 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 Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 last inspected?
Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5 was last inspected on September 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.