7Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Jo Daviess County is 45 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Apple Canyon Lake Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Canyon Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 78 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Smallpox Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 60 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 66 | Recreation | 1997 |
| Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1996 |
| Lake Galena Sed Pond 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Debris Control | 1989 |
| Fitzgerald Lake Dam West | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Fitzgerald Lake Dam East | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |