Barkhausen Refuge Dam
Illinois — Mason County — SANGAMON RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| River | SANGAMON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.06971, -90.28486 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,957 ft |
| NID Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 174 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 19, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Barkhausen/White Levee |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.