Springfield Coal/orient 6 /south Slurry Cell Dam
Springfield Coal/orient 6 /south Slurry Cell Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Illinois, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Springfield Coal/orient 6 /south Slurry Cell Dam
Springfield Coal/orient 6 /south Slurry Cell Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Illinois. The dam is owned by Springfield Coal Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib East Hurricane Creek near Waltonville.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 8,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,907 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2025.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Waltonville |
| River/Stream | Trib East Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.18811, -89.02329 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,907 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,907 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,485 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50061 |
| Federal ID | IL50061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |