Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam

TRIB COAL CREEK· Fulton, Illinois· Built 1941· Earth· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 89.6% in IL)
Dam Length260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage163 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDIL00220

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 16, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MEADOWLARK FARMS INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam?

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam?

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam is owned by MEADOWLARK FARMS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam built?

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam?

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam?

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.