10Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Richland County, Illinois
Richland County has 10 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Richland County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is East Fork Lake Dam at 84 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 84 | Recreation | 1972 |
| M. D. Borah Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 36 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Vernor Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 42 | Recreation | 1924 |
| Jordan Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Hahn Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Bunn Pond Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Other | 1970 |
| Nix Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Webber Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Recreation | 1943 |
| Millers Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1952 |
| Coens Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1974 |