Carlson Lake Water Control Dam
Carlson Lake Water Control Dam is an other dam located in Schuyler County, Illinois, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carlson Lake Water Control Dam
The primary purpose of Carlson Lake Water Control Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Illinois Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Trib Illinois River near Browning.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 62 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,384 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,070 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | Browning |
| River/Stream | Trib Illinois River |
| Coordinates | 40.18092, -90.20277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 62 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,070 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,384 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 102 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50456 |
| Federal ID | IL50456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |