Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam

TRIB MIDDLE FORK BIG MUDDY R· Franklin, Illinois· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL)
Dam Length5,180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage562 acre-ft
Normal Storage478 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,662 cfs
NID IDIL50595

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

SUGAR CAMP ENERGY, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam?

Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond 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 Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam?

Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond 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/Fresh Water Pond Dam?

Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. 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/Fresh Water Pond Dam?

Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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/Fresh Water Pond Dam last inspected?

Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.