Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Clar Pond Saddle Dam

Illinois — Jefferson County — TRIB BUCK CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
RiverTRIB BUCK CREEK
Coordinates38.18737, -89.04169

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length65 ft
NID Storage312 acre-ft
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 27, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC
Other NameOrient 3/Clarified Pond

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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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