Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/east Slurry Dam
Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/east Slurry Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/east Slurry Dam
Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/east Slurry Dam is a dam in Saline, Illinois. The dam is owned by Western Fuels - Illinois, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib Brushy Creek near New Hope.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 290 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 08/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | New Hope |
| River/Stream | Trib Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.75670, -88.67670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50062 |
| Federal ID | IL50062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |