7Total Dams
2High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in White County, Illinois
White 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 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in White County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Sandy Run Lake Dam at 29 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris City Reservoir Dam | High | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1937 |
| Absher Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Sandy Run Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 29 | Recreation | 1903 |
| Cantrell Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1990 |
| Griffith Farm Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Pont-ca Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1949 |
| Pollards Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1974 |