Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension
Key Takeaway
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50373 |
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/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension?
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension 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/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension?
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension 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/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension built?
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension was completed in 1995, making it 31 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/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension?
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension 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/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension?
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension has a dam height of 30 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/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension last inspected?
Springfield Coal/Crown3/Fine Refuse Pond Extension was last inspected on September 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.