Dams in Shelby County, Illinois
7Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Shelby County, Illinois
Shelby County has 7 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 Shelby County is 68 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Shelbyville Dam at 138 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Dam | High | Not Available | 138 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Pana Lake Dam | High | Not Available | 53 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Lake Mattoon Dam | Significant | Not Available | 46 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Beyers Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 45 | Recreation | |
| Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 40 | Recreation | |
| Langley Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 34 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Boy Scout Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 30 | Recreation | 1975 |