Carlyle Dam

Illinois — Clinton County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyClinton
Coordinates38.61883, -89.35229

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length6,570 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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - St. Louis District

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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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