Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 4 Dam
Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 4 Dam
Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 4 Dam is a dam in Saline, Illinois. The dam is owned by Western Fuels - Illinois, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib Brushy Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 5,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 906 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 12/22/2025.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78732, -88.70028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 906 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 906 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 751 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 73 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 | 12/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50324 |
| Federal ID | IL50324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |