Tailing Pond 127 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tailing Pond 127 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 38 ft (taller than 80.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40159 |
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
UNIMIN CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tailing Pond 127 Dam?
Tailing Pond 127 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 Tailing Pond 127 Dam?
Tailing Pond 127 Dam is owned by UNIMIN CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tailing Pond 127 Dam built?
Tailing Pond 127 Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Tailing Pond 127 Dam?
Tailing Pond 127 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tailing Pond 127 Dam?
Tailing Pond 127 Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Tailing Pond 127 Dam last inspected?
Tailing Pond 127 Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.