Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam
Key Takeaway
Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 88% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50049 |
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
CITY OF STAUNTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam?
Staunton Old Mine Refuse 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 Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam?
Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam is owned by CITY OF STAUNTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam built?
Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam?
Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam?
Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam last inspected?
Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.