Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam
Key Takeaway
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 813 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50178 |
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/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle 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/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle 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/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam built?
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam 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/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam has a dam height of 11 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/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam last inspected?
Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.