9Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County has 9 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. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Vermilion County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Illinois Power Company Lake Dam at 80 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Vermilion Dam | High | Not assessed | 45 | Water Supply | 1925 |
| Lake Mingo Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 47 | Recreation | 1981 |
| Georgetown Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Illinois Power Company Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 80 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Dynegy/vermilion Station/fly Ash Disposal Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Debris Control | 1991 |
| Timberlake Farms Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Peabody Midwest/vermilion Grove/freshwater Lake Da | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Water Supply | 2001 |
| Puzey Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Windfall Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1964 |