Ramsey Lake Dam

Illinois — Fayette County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFayette
Coordinates39.15987, -89.13522

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length487 ft
NID Storage1,064 acre-ft
Max Storage1,064 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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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.

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