Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility
Key Takeaway
Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 88 ft (taller than 98.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 6,769 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50624 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WILLIAMSON ENERGY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility?
Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility?
Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility is owned by WILLIAMSON ENERGY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility?
Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility 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 Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility?
Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility has a dam height of 88 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 Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility last inspected?
Williamson Energy/Pond Creek Mine/Refuse Disposal Facility was last inspected on March 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.