Frosty Acres Lake Dam

CROOKED CREEK-OFFSTREAM· Marion, Illinois· Built 1964· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Frosty Acres Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL)
Dam Length537 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDIL00472

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 30, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

DR. JACK FROST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frosty Acres Lake Dam?

Frosty Acres 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 Frosty Acres Lake Dam?

Frosty Acres Lake Dam is owned by DR. JACK FROST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frosty Acres Lake Dam built?

Frosty Acres 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 Frosty Acres Lake Dam?

Frosty Acres 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 Frosty Acres Lake Dam?

Frosty Acres Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Frosty Acres Lake Dam last inspected?

Frosty Acres Lake Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.