Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 642 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00016 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam is owned by SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam built?
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam 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/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam last inspected?
Freeman United/ /Fresh Water Lake Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.