Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/west Slurry Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountySaline
Nearest CityNEW HOPE
River/StreamTRIB BRUSHY CREEK
Coordinates37.78830, -88.68830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length5,900 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,087 acre-ft
Max Storage1,087 acre-ft
Normal Storage925 acre-ft
Surface Area452 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge193 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerWESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50066
Federal IDIL50066
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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