Fraley Pond is an earth dam located in Greene County, Illinois, built in 1966. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fraley Pond
Fraley Pond is a dam in Greene, Illinois. The dam is owned by Raymond Fraley;raymond Fraley (private). It impounds the Sand Branch; Tr- Little Bear near Spankey.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Spankey |
| River/Stream | Sand Branch; Tr- Little Bear |
| Coordinates | 39.27347, -90.34679 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Raymond Fraley;raymond Fraley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40028 |
| Federal ID | IL40028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |