Trago Lake Dam
Trago Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Illinois, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trago Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Trago Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clarence Trago (private). It impounds the Trib Raccoon Creek near Golden Gate.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Golden Gate |
| River/Stream | Trib Raccoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.68522, -88.55844 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLARENCE TRAGO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00157 |
| Federal ID | IL00157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |