American Coal/galatia/slurry Pond Dam
American Coal/galatia/slurry Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About American Coal/galatia/slurry Pond Dam
American Coal/galatia/slurry Pond 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 Akin.
The dam stands 95 feet tall and stretches 12,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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.
At 95 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Akin |
| River/Stream | Trib Middle Fork Saline River |
| Coordinates | 37.82026, -88.58193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
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 | IL50135 |
| Federal ID | IL50135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |