Freesen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Freesen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00810 |
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
LEROY FREESEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freesen Lake Dam?
Freesen 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 Freesen Lake Dam?
Freesen Lake Dam is owned by LEROY FREESEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freesen Lake Dam built?
Freesen Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Freesen Lake Dam?
Freesen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Freesen Lake Dam?
Freesen Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Freesen Lake Dam last inspected?
Freesen Lake Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.