Peabody Midwest/vermilion Grove/freshwater Lake Da is an earth dam located in Vermilion County, Illinois, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 800 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 Peabody Midwest/vermilion Grove/freshwater Lake Da
The primary purpose of Peabody Midwest/vermilion Grove/freshwater Lake Da 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 Peobody Midwest Mining LLC (private). It impounds the Trib Little Vermilion River near Georgetown.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/29/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Trib Little Vermilion River |
| Coordinates | 39.94154, -87.66291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Peobody Midwest Mining LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50506 |
| Federal ID | IL50506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |