Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00018 |
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
PEABODY COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Peabody/Eagle1/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 Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam is owned by PEABODY COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam built?
Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam 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/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam?
Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam last inspected?
Peabody/Eagle1/Fresh Water Lake Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.