Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam

The primary purpose of Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harold & Myra Marks (private). It impounds the Judys Branch near Glen Carbon.

The dam stands 35 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.

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 01/05/2024.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
Nearest CityGlen Carbon
River/StreamJudys Branch
Coordinates38.77156, -89.96591

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHAROLD & MYRA MARKS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection01/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50566
Federal IDIL50566
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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