Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 84.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 451 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00290 |
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
MIDLAND COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water 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 Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam is owned by MIDLAND COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam built?
Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water 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 Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Midland/Elm Mine/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 Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam last inspected?
Midland/Elm Mine/Fresh Water Lake Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.