Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Located in Crawford, Illinois, the Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam is a vital structure designed by Hanson Engineers in 1987 to serve a primary purpose of debris control along the Wabash River-offstream.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 2872 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. Despite a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. It is notable for its unique core type of buttress and is owned by a public utility in the city of York. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes regular inspections every five years to assess its condition and address any potential risks. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating debris and maintaining water resources along the Wabash River, making it a key structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
2872 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
WABASH RIVER-OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
201 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
2570cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
|
74cfs |
North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong
|
17cfs |
Embarras River At Ste. Marie
|
70cfs |
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
2290cfs |
Embarras River At Lawrenceville
|
172cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam