Springfield Coal/Industry/Incline Pond 12 Dams
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 Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50194 |
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/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.