Refuse Disposal Area is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 175 ft175 ft tall and 9,700 ft long, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Refuse Disposal Area
The primary purpose of Refuse Disposal Area is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The American Coal Company (private).
The dam stands 175 feet tall and stretches 9,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15,942 acre-feet.
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.
At 175 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Harrisburg |
| Coordinates | 37.81778, -88.58083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,942 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The American Coal Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83468 |
| Federal ID | IL83468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |