Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility 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 | 117 ft (taller than 99.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 22,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 523 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | IL50667 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility 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/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam is owned by SUGAR CAMP ENERGY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility 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/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam has a dam height of 117 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/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam last inspected?
Sugar Camp/Mine 1/North Refuse Disposal Facility Dam was last inspected on March 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.