10Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Wayne County, Illinois
Wayne County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Wayne County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Allen Pond Dam at 23 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Dale Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 22 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Cox Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Allen Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Water Supply | 1983 |
| Johnson Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Debris Control | 2002 |
| Farmland Industries Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1996 |
| Sunset Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Fairfield Side Channel Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Water Supply | 1979 |
| Briar Patch Club Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Milner Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1954 |