Dams in Fayette County, Illinois
13Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County has 13 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Fayette County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Dam | High | Not Available | 50 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Lake Nellie Dam | Significant | Not Available | 41 | Recreation | 1963 |
| St. Elmo Old City Reservoir Dam | Significant | Not Available | 23 | Recreation | 1903 |
| Ramsey Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 43 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Bails Timberline Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 33 | Recreation | 1966 |
| St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 30 | Recreation | 1951 |
| Hardiman Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 25 | Other | 1977 |
| Feller Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 24 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Reece Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 21 | Recreation | 1940 |
| England Reservoir Dam | Low | Not Available | 21 | Recreation | 1904 |
| Stanbery Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 20 | Recreation | 1946 |
| Bolen Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 17 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon | Low | Not Available | 16 | Other | 1986 |