Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam
Illinois — Jefferson County — TRIB EAST HURRICANE CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| River | TRIB EAST HURRICANE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.18811, -89.02329 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,907 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,907 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1985 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC |
| Other Name | South Slurry Impoundment |
Location Map
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.