11Total Dams
1High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Henry County, Illinois
Henry County has 11 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 5 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Henry County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Rustic Acres Lake Dam at 40 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverstone Group Dam | High | Not assessed | 0 | Other | |
| Rustic Acres Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 40 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Swint Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 34 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Edwards Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 34 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Crescent Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Oakwood Country Club Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Johnson Sauk Trail Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Nystrom Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Lynnwood Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Valley View Club Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Thompson Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1972 |