Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam
The primary purpose of Staunton Old Mine Refuse Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Staunton (local government). It impounds the Trib Sugar Creek near Staunton.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/25/2024.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Staunton |
| River/Stream | Trib Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.03241, -89.76957 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Staunton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50049 |
| Federal ID | IL50049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |