Lake Camp A Lot Dam
Lake Camp A Lot Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Illinois, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Camp A Lot Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Camp A Lot Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J Falkenberry (private). It impounds the Trib Cox Creek near Welge.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Welge |
| River/Stream | Trib Cox Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.01111, -89.60001 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J FALKENBERRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00557 |
| Federal ID | IL00557 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |