Freedom Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Freedom Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00369 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AMERICAN LEGION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freedom Farm Lake Dam?
Freedom Farm Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Freedom Farm Lake Dam?
Freedom Farm Lake Dam is owned by AMERICAN LEGION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freedom Farm Lake Dam built?
Freedom Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Freedom Farm Lake Dam?
Freedom Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Freedom Farm Lake Dam?
Freedom Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Freedom Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Freedom Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.