Consol/burning Star 5/slurry Impoundment is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Illinois, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 3,200 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Consol/burning Star 5/slurry Impoundment
Consol/burning Star 5/slurry Impoundment is a dam in Jackson, Illinois. The dam is owned by Illinois Department of Natural Resources (private). It impounds the Trib Little Muddy River near Desoto.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 3,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 705 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 10/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Desoto |
| River/Stream | Trib Little Muddy River |
| Coordinates | 37.84331, -89.19821 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50198 |
| Federal ID | IL50198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |