Lake Carlton Dam
Illinois — Whiteside County — TRIB ROCK CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| River | TRIB ROCK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.84345, -89.96037 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,742 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,742 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Lake Carlton |
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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.