Macoupin Energy/Refuse Disposal Area 5
Illinois — Macoupin County — SPANISH NEEDLE CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| River | SPANISH NEEDLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.21226, -89.87945 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 24, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1987 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MACOUPIN ENERGY, LLC |
| Other Name | Slurry Area 5/Mine 1 |
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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.