Illinois Dams
1,630 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,630
High Hazard
251
15.4%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
6
Average Age
61 yrs
Hazard Classification
High251 (15.4%)
Significant360 (22.1%)
Low1,008 (61.8%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory8 (0.5%)
Fair6 (0.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory6 (0.4%)
Not Rated1,610 (98.8%)
Federal
48
State
68
Local
286
Private
1,153
Tallest Dams
- Refuse Disposal Area175 ft
- Shelbyville Dam138 ft
- Duck Creek Station Dams123 ft
- Devil`s Kitchen Dam121 ft
- Macoupin Energy Refuse Disposal Area 6117 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
- Whoopie CatPoor
- Arsenal Power Poor
- Dam A-41Poor
- Lake Chautauqua Upper DamPoor
- Lake Chautauqua Lower DamPoor
All Dams in Illinois
Showing 1001–1008 of 1,008
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsup Farm Pond Dam Brown County | 44 | 1968 | Low | Not Available |
| Allen Pond Dam Wayne County | 23 | 1965 | Low | Not Available |
| Allendale Conservation Club Lake Dam Stark County | 13 | 1965 | Low | Not Available |
| Alleman Lake Dam LaSalle County | 26 | 1975 | Low | Not Available |
| Albion Moose Lake Dam Edwards County | 21 | 1940 | Low | Not Available |
| Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 Macoupin County | 27 | 1976 | Low | Not Available |
| A16 Pond Dam Williamson County | 13 | 1970 | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| 248th Avenue Dam Will County | 10 | 2003 | Low | Not Available |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.