Patrick Lake Dam, located in McDonough, Illinois, serves as a vital recreational resource for water enthusiasts in the area.
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Completed in 1946, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 445 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, the dam primarily caters to recreational activities, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Patrick Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a spillway width of 17 feet, providing a means of managing water discharge during high flow events.
While the condition assessment of Patrick Lake Dam is currently listed as "Not Available," the last inspection in July 2015 deemed its risk potential as moderate. With its picturesque location near Troublesome Creek and ample recreational opportunities, this dam remains a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate in the heart of Illinois.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB TROUBLESOME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
La Moine River At Colmar
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17cfs |
Spoon River At Seville
|
161cfs |
La Moine River At Ripley
|
33cfs |
Spoon River At London Mills
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86cfs |
Sangamon River Near Oakford
|
356cfs |
Skunk River At Augusta
|
477cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Spring Lake Park - Macomb
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Camp Chic-a-Gama
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Primitive Pines 1
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Primitive Pines 2
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Spring Lake Park Campground
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Primitive Trail Site 1
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