Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam
Key Takeaway
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 93.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 8,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50061 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell 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 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam built?
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell 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 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell 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 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam?
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam has a dam height of 54 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 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam last inspected?
Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.