Dams in Rock Island County, Illinois
12Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Rock Island County, Illinois
Rock Island County has 12 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. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Rock Island County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake George Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George Dam | High | Not Available | 78 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Tom Steele Dam | High | Not Available | 59 | Recreation | 2005 |
| Valley Friends Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 47 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Mclaughlin Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 43 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Stanrick Dam | Low | Not Available | 32 | Recreation | 1988 |
| Moline Power | Low | Fair | 31 | Hydroelectric | 1896 |
| Arsenal Power | Low | Poor | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1878 |
| Donnelly Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Anderson Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 25 | Debris Control | 1979 |
| Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam | Low | Not Available | 20 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Sears Dam | Low | Not Available | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1912 |
| Steel | Low | Not Available | 11 | Hydroelectric | 1912 |