Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Glen Carbon |
| River/Stream | Judys Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.77156, -89.96591 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harold & Myra Marks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50566 |
| Federal ID | IL50566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |