Dams in Coles County, Illinois
15Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Coles County, Illinois
Coles County has 15 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Coles County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Paradise Lake Dam at 46 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Lake Dam | High | Not Available | 46 | Recreation | 1929 |
| South Side Detention Basin Berm 1 Dam | High | Not Available | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2011 |
| Lake Charleston Dam | Significant | Not Available | 29 | Water Supply | 1981 |
| Riverview Dam | Significant | Not Available | 29 | Water Supply | 1989 |
| Oakland Lake Dam | Significant | Not Available | 18 | Water Supply | 1937 |
| Curtis Brothers Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 40 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1967 |
| Fox Ridge Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 36 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Crabill Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 35 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Miller Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 32 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Temples Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 32 | Other | 1969 |
| Lake Windermere Dam | Low | Not Available | 28 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Glenwood Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 28 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Hayes Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1968 |
| South Side Detention Basin Berm 2 Dam | Low | Not Available | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2011 |
| South Side Detention Basin Berm 3 Dam | Low | Not Available | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2011 |