4Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Cumberland County, Illinois
Cumberland County has 4 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 Cumberland County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Louise Dam at 23 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Pond Dam | High | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Ettlebrick Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Lake Louise Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1944 |
| Montrose City Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1954 |