Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams

TRIB GRINDSTONE CREEK· McDonough, Illinois· Built 1997· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Max Discharge29 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDIL50194

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: Yes
Last Inspection: October 19, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams 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/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams 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/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams built?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams was completed in 1997, making it 29 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/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams 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 Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams last inspected?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams was last inspected on October 19, 2023. 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.