Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2016 |
| NID ID | IL50696 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MIDWEST GENERATION, LLC
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam?
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam?
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam is owned by MIDWEST GENERATION, LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam built?
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam?
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond 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 Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam?
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam last inspected?
Waukegan Station East Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.