Springfield Coal/orient 3/clar Pond Saddle Dam
Springfield Coal/orient 3/clar Pond Saddle Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Illinois, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Springfield Coal/orient 3/clar Pond Saddle Dam
Springfield Coal/orient 3/clar Pond Saddle Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Illinois. The dam is owned by Springfield Coal Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib Buck Creek near Waltonville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Waltonville |
| River/Stream | Trib Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.18737, -89.04169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 813 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50178 |
| Federal ID | IL50178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |