Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound.
Key Takeaway
Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL83469 |
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
THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound.?
Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. 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 Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound.?
Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. is owned by THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound.?
Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. 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 Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound.?
Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. has a dam height of 15 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 Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. last inspected?
Underground Mine Water Management Storage Impound. was last inspected on January 5, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.