Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake
Key Takeaway
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00944 |
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
FREEMAN UNITED COAL MINING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake?
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake 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 Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake?
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake is owned by FREEMAN UNITED COAL MINING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake built?
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake?
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake?
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake has a dam height of 15 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 Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake last inspected?
Freeman United/ /2 Portal Lake was last inspected on September 30, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.