Refuse Disposal Area
Refuse Disposal Area is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Refuse Disposal Area
The primary purpose of Refuse Disposal Area is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The American Coal Company (private).
The dam stands 175 feet tall and stretches 9,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15,942 acre-feet.
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.
At 175 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Harrisburg |
| Coordinates | 37.81778, -88.58083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,942 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83468 |
| Federal ID | IL83468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |