Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5
Key Takeaway
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 88% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,845 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50525 |
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/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5?
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 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/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5?
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 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/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 built?
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5?
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5?
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 has a dam height of 45 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/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 last inspected?
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5 was last inspected on December 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.