Caraness Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyHardin
Nearest CityLEISURE CITY
River/StreamTRIB HICKS BRANCH
Coordinates37.54211, -88.40747

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJ. D. CARANESS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/27/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00099
Federal IDIL00099
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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