White Oak/White Oak 1/Coal Refuse 1 Dam
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 Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50649 |
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
HAMILTON COUNTY COAL LLC
Private
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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.