Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond
Key Takeaway
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 89.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 3,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 918 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 828 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50150 |
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 4/Aux Slurry Pond?
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond 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 4/Aux Slurry Pond?
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond 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 4/Aux Slurry Pond built?
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 4/Aux Slurry Pond?
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond 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 4/Aux Slurry Pond?
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond has a dam height of 47 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 4/Aux Slurry Pond last inspected?
Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond was last inspected on June 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.