Ramsey Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | VANDALIA |
| River/Stream | TRIB RAMSEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.15987, -89.13522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 487 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,064 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,064 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,018 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |