Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam
Key Takeaway
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 86.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.2K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50004 |
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
SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse 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 Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam is owned by SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam built?
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse 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 Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam last inspected?
Springfield Coal/Crown 2/Coarse Refuse Dam was last inspected on September 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.