Wildlife Lake Dam
Wildlife Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Illinois, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wildlife Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wildlife Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carlos & Kevin Woker (local government). It impounds the Trib Rayse Creek near Waltonville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 412 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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 07/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Waltonville |
| River/Stream | Trib Rayse Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.34597, -89.17887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,561 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CARLOS & KEVIN WOKER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00400 |
| Federal ID | IL00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |