Refuse Disposal Area
Key Takeaway
Refuse Disposal Area is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 175 ft (taller than 99.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 9,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15.9K acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL83468 |
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
THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Refuse Disposal Area?
Refuse Disposal Area 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 Refuse Disposal Area?
Refuse Disposal Area is owned by THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Refuse Disposal Area?
Refuse Disposal Area serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Refuse Disposal Area?
Refuse Disposal Area has a dam height of 175 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.