Western Fuels/brushy Cr/main Slurry Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountySaline
Nearest CityNEW HOPE
River/StreamTRIB BRUSHY CREEK
Coordinates37.78330, -88.69670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length5,000 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Normal Storage569 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge21 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIL50068
Federal IDIL50068
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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