Dams in Marshall County, Illinois
4Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Marshall County, Illinois
Marshall County has 4 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Marshall County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wildwood Lake Dam at 84 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Lake Dam | High | Not Available | 84 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Lake Tanglewood Dam | High | Not Available | 40 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Barnes Lake Dam | Significant | Not Available | 23 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Newton Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 31 | Recreation | 1965 |