9Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Ogle County, Illinois
Ogle County has 9 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 Ogle County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Tailing Pond 127 Dam at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailing Pond 127 Dam | High | Not assessed | 38 | Other | 1991 |
| Oregon Dam | High | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1914 |
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Traina Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Pickle Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Recreation | 1991 |
| Union Pacific Global III Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2002 |
| Mccann Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | |
| Walnut Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1963 |