Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 5

Illinois — Saline County — NONE

Location

StateIllinois
CountySaline
RiverNONE
Coordinates37.77078, -88.70006

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,845 ft
NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 22, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2004
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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