10Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Woodford County, Illinois
Woodford County has 10 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Woodford County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Evergreen Lake Dam at 69 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 69 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Eureka Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 33 | Water Supply | 1942 |
| White Oak Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 58 | Recreation | 1983 |
| Lake Santa Fe Dam | Low | Not assessed | 49 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Stark Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 33 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Izaak Walton Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 33 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Barwell Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Schlipf Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1945 |
| Forest Lemon Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Rich Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1952 |