Lake Catatoga Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
Nearest CityCARLINVILLE
River/StreamTRIB DRY FORK MACOUPIN CREEK
Coordinates39.18889, -89.94703

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length555 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,011 acre-ft
Max Storage1,011 acre-ft
Normal Storage786 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE CATATOGA ASSOCIATION, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00356
Federal IDIL00356
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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