14Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Clinton County, Illinois
Clinton County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Clinton County is 52 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Exxonmobil Coal Usa/mine 2/refuse Disposal Area 2 at 56 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxonmobil Coal Usa/mine 2/refuse Disposal Area 2 | High | Not assessed | 56 | Other | 1990 |
| Exxonmobil Coal Usa/mine 2/refuse Disposal Area 1 | High | Not assessed | 47 | Tailings | |
| Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2 | Significant | Not assessed | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Albers Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 2000 |
| Diebert-hortsman Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Other | 1974 |
| Rocky Ford Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Sportsman Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Lake Joy Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1946 |
| Cb & Q Railroad Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Exxonmobil Coal Usa/mine 2/recirculation Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Exxonmobil Coal Usa/mine 2/freshwater Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Greenville Livestock Holding Pond 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Other | 2011 |
| Breese Perched Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Water Supply | 1990 |
| Sunset Hills Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 2007 |