Freitag Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Freitag Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01066 |
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
HARRIETT FREITAG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freitag Lake Dam?
Freitag 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 Freitag Lake Dam?
Freitag Lake Dam is owned by HARRIETT FREITAG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Freitag Lake Dam built?
Freitag Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Freitag Lake Dam?
Freitag 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 Freitag Lake Dam?
Freitag Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Freitag Lake Dam last inspected?
Freitag Lake Dam was last inspected on May 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.