Carlson Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJersey
Nearest CityALTON
River/StreamTRIB PIASA CREEK
Coordinates39.04465, -90.20717

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length295 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDR. R. CARLSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL01055
Federal IDIL01055
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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