Peabody/eagle1/fresh Water Lake Dam
Peabody/eagle1/fresh Water Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gallatin County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Peabody/eagle1/fresh Water Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Peabody/eagle1/fresh Water Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peabody Coal Company (private). It impounds the Trib Saline River near Saline Landing.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,390 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 808 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Gallatin |
| Nearest City | Saline Landing |
| River/Stream | Trib Saline River |
| Coordinates | 37.67488, -88.23438 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PEABODY COAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00018 |
| Federal ID | IL00018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |