Dams in De Witt County, Illinois
7Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in De Witt County, Illinois
De Witt County has 7 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 De Witt County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Clinton Power Station/clinton Lake Dam at 65 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Power Station/clinton Lake Dam | High | Not Available | 65 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Weldon Springs State Park Lake Dam | Significant | Not Available | 30 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Little Galilee Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 35 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Solomon Lake Dam 1 | Low | Not Available | 30 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1967 |
| Perring Pond Dam 1 | Low | Not Available | 22 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1978 |
| Vance Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 20 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Clinton Power Station/dredge Disposal Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 15 | Debris Control | 1990 |