Illinois Coal Recovery/mine 21/reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Illinois, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 1,040 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Illinois Coal Recovery/mine 21/reservoir Dam
Illinois Coal Recovery/mine 21/reservoir Dam is a dam in Franklin, Illinois. The dam is owned by Illinois Coal Recovery, LLC (private). It impounds the Jackie Branch near Zeigler.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,122 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Zeigler |
| River/Stream | Jackie Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.10331, -89.00832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Illinois Coal Recovery, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00963 |
| Federal ID | IL00963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |