Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 6,175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50482 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam is owned by SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam?
Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam last inspected?
Springfield Coal/Crown 3/Fine Refuse Ext 2 Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.