Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/west Slurry Dam
Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/west Slurry Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/west Slurry Dam
Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/west Slurry Dam is a dam in Saline, Illinois. The dam is owned by Western Fuels - Illinois, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib Brushy Creek near New Hope.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 5,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 452 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,087 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 12/22/2025.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | New Hope |
| River/Stream | Trib Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78830, -88.68830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,087 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,087 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 452 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50066 |
| Federal ID | IL50066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |