Dams in Hardin County, Illinois
6Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Hardin County, Illinois
Hardin County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hardin County is 50 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hastie Mining//pond 1-clarification Pond Dam at 49 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoopie Cat | Significant | Poor | 44 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Caraness Lake Dam | Significant | Not Available | 37 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Hastie Mining//pond 1-clarification Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 49 | Tailings | 2000 |
| Hastie Mining//tailings Pond 2-3 Dam | Low | Not Available | 41 | Tailings | |
| Techumseh | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Humm Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 17 | Recreation | 1966 |