Western Fuels Assoc/brushy Cr/freshwater Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountySaline
Nearest CityNEW HOPE
River/StreamTRIB BRUSHY CREEK
Coordinates37.78500, -88.68330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length821 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage335 acre-ft
Max Storage335 acre-ft
Normal Storage248 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Max Discharge993 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerWESTERN FUELS - ILLINOIS, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50069
Federal IDIL50069
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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