Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 96.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 6,330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | IL50648 |
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
PEABODY COULTERVILLE MINING, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam?
Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 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 Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam?
Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam is owned by PEABODY COULTERVILLE MINING, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam?
Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 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 Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam?
Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam has a dam height of 66 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 Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam last inspected?
Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.