Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 5
Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 5 is an other dam located in Saline County, Illinois, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 5
The primary purpose of Western Fuels/brushy Creek/slurry Cell 5 is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Western Fuels - Illinois, Inc. (private). It impounds the None near Carrier Mills.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,845 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Carrier Mills |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 37.77078, -88.70006 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,845 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| 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 | IL50525 |
| Federal ID | IL50525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |