Fresh Water Lake
Fresh Water Lake is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fresh Water Lake
The primary purpose of Fresh Water Lake 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 Freeman United Coal Mining Co (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,540 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Farmersville |
| Coordinates | 39.41533, -89.71702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FREEMAN UNITED COAL MINING CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83455 |
| Federal ID | IL83455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |