Candlewick Lake Dam
Illinois — Boone County — TRIB BEAVER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Boone |
| River | TRIB BEAVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.34759, -88.86559 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,573 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,573 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Other Name | Candlewick Lake |
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.