6Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Whiteside County, Illinois
Whiteside County has 6 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 Whiteside County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Carlton Dam at 41 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Carlton Dam | High | Not assessed | 41 | Recreation | 1969 |
| French Pond Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 8 | Other | |
| Morrison Rockwood Siltation Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Debris Control | 1981 |
| Leo Johnson Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Upper Sterling | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |