6Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Carroll County, Illinois
Carroll County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Carroll County is 45 years old. The most common purpose is debris control. The tallest dam is Leroy Hinkle Dam at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Hinkle Dam | High | Not assessed | 74 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Timber Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 3 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Debris Control | 1989 |
| Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Debris Control | 1992 |
| Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Debris Control | 1988 |
| Upper Spring Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |