11Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Pike County, Illinois
Pike County has 11 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 Pike County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam at 48 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1924 |
| New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 48 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Pittsfield Dredge Disposal Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Debris Control | 1997 |
| Pittsfield Lake 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Columbia Farm Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Fennell Pond Dam - Il00930 | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| Hadley Creek Ws Str 29-6 | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Floyd Wombles Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Fennell Farm Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| Pittsfield Sediment Trap Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Debris Control | 1997 |