Macoupin Energy Refuse Disposal Area 6

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
Nearest CityBRUSHY MOUND
River/StreamTRIB SPANISH NEEDLE CREEK-OFFS
Coordinates39.20861, -89.85807

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height117 ft
Dam Height117 ft
Dam Length13,800 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,050 acre-ft
Max Storage9,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,480 acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerMACOUPIN ENERGY, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/24/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50252
Federal IDIL50252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Macoupin Energy Recirculation Pond Dam 0.7 mi High Macoupin Energy/refuse Disposal Area 5 1.2 mi High Macoupin Energy Smith Reservoir Dam 1.3 mi High Bellm Pond Dam 1.4 mi Low Bellm Pond 2 Dam 1.4 mi Low Carlinville Lake Ii Dam 1.7 mi Significant Suhling Pond Dam 1.9 mi Low Deer Run Lake Dam 2.0 mi Low Lake Carlinville Dam 2.5 mi Low Gillespie Country Club Lake Dam 2.5 mi Low