Dams in Crawford County, Illinois
11Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Crawford County, Illinois
Crawford County has 11 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Crawford County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Brooks Lake Dam at 29 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Lake Dam | High | Not Available | 21 | Recreation | 1966 |
| West Lake Dam | Significant | Not Available | 16 | Recreation | 1948 |
| York Pond Dam | Significant | Not Available | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond D Dam | Significant | Not Available | 12 | Other | 1969 |
| Brooks Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 29 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Campbell Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 24 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Ridgeway Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 21 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Athey Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 20 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 20 | Debris Control | 1987 |
| Burcham Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 16 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Newlin Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 10 | Recreation | 1966 |