7Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Lee County, Illinois
Lee County has 7 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 Lee County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19 at 63 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Fargo Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1997 |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19 | Significant | Not assessed | 63 | Navigation | 1913 |
| Sherman Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1991 |
| Woodhaven Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 33 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Dixon | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Stroyan Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Bass Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 1971 |