White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam

TRIB BIG CREEK· Hamilton, Illinois· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 91.7% in IL)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage630 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDIL50649

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: Yes
Last Inspection: October 15, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

HAMILTON COUNTY COAL LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam?

White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 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 White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam?

White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam is owned by HAMILTON COUNTY COAL LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam?

White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 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 White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam?

White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam last inspected?

White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2019. 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.