6Total Dams
0High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Clay County, Illinois
Clay County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Clay County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Patterson Lake Dam at 31 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1926 |
| Charley Brown Park Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Greendale Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1926 |
| Clay City Side Channel Reservoir Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 11 | Other | 1998 |
| Trago Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Gaskin Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Recreation | 1957 |