Carlyle Dam - Keyesport Levee

Illinois — Clinton County — KASKASKIA RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyClinton
RiverKASKASKIA RIVER
Coordinates38.74021, -89.27386

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length9,945 ft
NID Storage1,286,900 acre-ft
Max Storage1,286,900 acre-ft
Surface Area24,580 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 12, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Louis District
Other NameCarlyle Lake

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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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