Powerton Station Former Ash Basin
Powerton Station Former Ash Basin is an earth dam located in Tazewell County, Illinois, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Powerton Station Former Ash Basin
Powerton Station Former Ash Basin is a dam in Tazewell, Illinois. The dam is owned by Midwest Generation Llc (public utility). It impounds the Illinois River - Offstream.
The dam stands 30 feet tall. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Tazewell |
| River/Stream | Illinois River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.54667, -89.67472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MIDWEST GENERATION LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50713 |
| Federal ID | IL50713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |