Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam, located in Modoc, Illinois, is a private recreational dam completed in 1970.
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The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 220 feet, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Situated on the Tributary of the Mississippi River, this earth dam with a buttress core serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.
Managed and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam poses a minimal threat to the surrounding area. Despite a lack of available condition assessment data, the structure remains in good standing, with no significant issues reported.
While the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently documented. Nevertheless, the Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam continues to provide a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy nature and recreation in Randolph County, Illinois.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Mississippi River At Chester
|
104000cfs |
Richland Creek Near Hecker
|
12cfs |
Kaskaskia River At New Athens
|
895cfs |
South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville
|
9cfs |
Silver Creek Near Freeburg
|
167cfs |
Big River Below Desloge
|
40cfs |