Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam
Key Takeaway
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | IL50062 |
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
WESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam?
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry 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 Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam?
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam is owned by WESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam built?
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam?
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry 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 Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam?
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam last inspected?
Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/East Slurry Dam was last inspected on November 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.