Waste Management Dam

TRIB BIRCH CREEK· Greene, Illinois· Built 1940· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Waste Management Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in IL)
Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage46 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
Year Modified2016
NID IDIL50661

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: November 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

ARTHUR CHURCHILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Waste Management Dam?

Waste Management 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 Waste Management Dam?

Waste Management Dam is owned by ARTHUR CHURCHILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Waste Management Dam built?

Waste Management Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Waste Management Dam?

Waste Management Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Waste Management Dam?

Waste Management Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Waste Management Dam last inspected?

Waste Management Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2022. 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.