Fresh Water Lake is an earth dam located in Saline County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 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 Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Attlia |
| Coordinates | 37.75400, -88.69400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southern Illinois Power Cooperative |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83485 |
| Federal ID | IL83485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |