Baldwin Station Fly Ash Pond
Baldwin Station Fly Ash Pond is a rockfill dam located in Randolph County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Baldwin Station Fly Ash Pond
Baldwin Station Fly Ash Pond is a dam in Randolph, Illinois. The dam is owned by Dynegy (public utility). It impounds the Trib Kaskaskia R.
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 09/12/2025.
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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| River/Stream | Trib Kaskaskia R |
| Coordinates | 38.19206, -89.87197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DYNEGY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50720 |
| Federal ID | IL50720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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