Springfield Coal/orient 6 /south Slurry Cell Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityWALTONVILLE
River/StreamTRIB EAST HURRICANE CREEK
Coordinates38.18811, -89.02329

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length8,400 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,907 acre-ft
Max Storage3,907 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,485 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge19 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50061
Federal IDIL50061
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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