Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 5,580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 597 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50057 |
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
PATRIOT COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam?
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 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/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam?
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam is owned by PATRIOT COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam built?
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam?
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 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 Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam?
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam has a dam height of 18 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/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam last inspected?
Peabody/Eagle 2/Slurry Pond 3 Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.