Ginger Lake Dam
Ginger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ginger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ginger Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ginger Creek Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Trib Judys Branch near Glen Carbon.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Glen Carbon |
| River/Stream | Trib Judys Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.77991, -89.97456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 118 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GINGER CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50475 |
| Federal ID | IL50475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |