Fresh Water Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fresh Water Lake in Saline, Illinois is a privately owned reservoir with a capacity of 1200 acre-feet primarily used for water supply.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 26 feet, is classified as an Earth dam and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is responsible for inspections and enforcement at the site, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Located in the St. Louis District, Fresh Water Lake is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite this, the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Available," with the last inspection conducted in January 2013. Emergency action plans and risk assessments have not been updated or prepared for the site, suggesting a need for increased monitoring and management measures to mitigate potential risks.
The dam's risk management measures, inundation maps, and emergency response protocols are all lacking, indicating a potential gap in preparedness for any unforeseen events. With its critical role in water supply for the region, it is essential that proper assessments and actions are taken to ensure the safety and sustainability of Fresh Water Lake in the face of changing climate conditions and potential hazards.
Dam Height |
26 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
1200 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Fresh Water Lake