Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da
Key Takeaway
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50506 |
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
PEOBODY MIDWEST MINING LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da?
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da 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 Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da?
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da is owned by PEOBODY MIDWEST MINING LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da built?
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da?
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da?
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da has a dam height of 29 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 Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da last inspected?
Peabody Midwest/Vermilion Grove/Freshwater Lake Da was last inspected on May 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.