Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam

TRIB WILLOW CREEK· Schuyler, Illinois· Built 2000· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge107 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDIL50429

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: No
Last Inspection: October 2, 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/Pond 27 Dam?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 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/Industry/Pond 27 Dam?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 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/Industry/Pond 27 Dam built?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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/Pond 27 Dam?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam 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/Pond 27 Dam?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam has a dam height of 31 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/Pond 27 Dam last inspected?

Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 27 Dam was last inspected on October 2, 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.