4Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Menard County, Illinois
Menard County has 4 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.
The average dam in Menard County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Petersburg Dam at 85 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Petersburg Dam | High | Not assessed | 85 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Country Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 39 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Browns Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Mcmann Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1970 |