Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam

TRIB BANKSTON FORK· Saline, Illinois· Built 1976· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage980 acre-ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDIL50632

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 27, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

SIPC

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam?

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam?

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam is owned by SIPC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam built?

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam?

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam?

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam last inspected?

Sipc/Southern Delta/Slurry Impoundment Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.