Springfield Coal/Orient 3/Fine Refuse Impoundment
Illinois — Jefferson County — TRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| River | TRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.18104, -89.04225 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| NID Storage | 674 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 674 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 805 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY, LLC |
| Other Name | Orient 3/Cell 3 Fine Refuse |
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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.