Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 86 ft (taller than 98.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 8,651 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | IL50644 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SUGAR CAMP ENERGY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam is owned by SUGAR CAMP ENERGY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam has a dam height of 86 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 Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam last inspected?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Coal Refuse Disposal 1 Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.