Rlf/pawnee Mine/slurry Impoundment 1 Dam
Rlf/pawnee Mine/slurry Impoundment 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Christian County, Illinois, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Rlf/pawnee Mine/slurry Impoundment 1 Dam
Rlf/pawnee Mine/slurry Impoundment 1 Dam is a dam in Christian, Illinois. The dam is owned by Rle Pawnee Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Clear Creek-offstream near Kincaid-offstream.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 9,397 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,018 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Illinois dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | Kincaid-offstream |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek-offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.58444, -89.51267 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,397 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,018 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,018 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,670 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RLE PAWNEE PROPERTIES, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00966 |
| Federal ID | IL00966 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |