American Coal/galatia/sed Pond 2 Dam
American Coal/galatia/sed Pond 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About American Coal/galatia/sed Pond 2 Dam
American Coal/galatia/sed Pond 2 Dam is a dam in Saline, Illinois. The dam is owned by The American Coal Company (private). It impounds the Trib Middle Fork Saline River near Galatia.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 8,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 650 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Galatia |
| River/Stream | Trib Middle Fork Saline River |
| Coordinates | 37.82139, -88.59586 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 650 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,352 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50022 |
| Federal ID | IL50022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |