Deushane Slurry Impoundment 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Illinois, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall, taller than 90% 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 Deushane Slurry Impoundment 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Deushane Slurry Impoundment 2 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Michael Deushane (private). It impounds the Trib Littlers Creek near London Mills.
The dam stands 45 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 03/22/2024.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | London Mills |
| River/Stream | Trib Littlers Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.71690, -90.12110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Michael Deushane |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50571 |
| Federal ID | IL50571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |