13Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Hamilton County, Illinois
Hamilton County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 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 Hamilton County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hamilton County Coal/hamilton County/coal Refuse 2 Dam at 76 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Coal/hamilton County/coal Refuse 2 Dam | High | Not assessed | 76 | Other | 2016 |
| Arentsen Pond Dam | High | Not assessed | 75 | Other | 1992 |
| Mcleansboro Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 36 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Dolan Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Goin Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Hamilton County Coal/hamilton County/coal Refuse 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 50 | Other | |
| Main Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Water Supply | 1976 |
| Track Loop Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Water Supply | |
| Lake Helen Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Centerville Mens Club Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Tisons Pond Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Other | 1979 |
| Arentsen Pond 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1976 |
| Bullock Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1973 |