Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/Freshwater Lake Dam

Illinois — Saline County — TRIB BRUSHY CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountySaline
RiverTRIB BRUSHY CREEK
Coordinates37.78500, -88.68330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length821 ft
NID Storage335 acre-ft
Max Storage335 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 22, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1990
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC.
Other NameFreshwater Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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