Candlewick Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | BELVIDERE |
| River/Stream | TRIB BEAVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.34759, -88.86559 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,573 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,573 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,122 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |