Sugar Camp/Mine 1/Fresh Water Pond Dam
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 Length | 5,180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,662 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50595 |
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
SUGAR CAMP ENERGY, LLC
Private
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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.