Kaskaskia River above Carlyle Lake Dam (pool)
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Clinton County, Illinois on the Kaskaskia River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05592990, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Action Stage
460.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
472 ft
Top of Dam
462.5 ft
Top of Flood Control pool and the minor flood level.
459.8 ft
This is the RECORD POOL STAGE that was reached on May 18 2002.
457 ft
The back nine at Governor's Run Golf Course is closed at this height.
456.3 ft
CR 650N in Pope Township crossing Hurricane Creek and CR 2100N, Walcott Road in Irish Town Township at lakeside access, begin flooding near this height.
456 ft
Lakeside Restaurant is flooded at this height, along with 400 campsites, 17 township roads, 17 boat ramps, Coles Creek Oil Wells, and the north end of Hazlet State Park.
455.6 ft
In Tamalco Township, CR 200N, the K.V.S. Club Road, begins flooding near this height.
454.9 ft
In East Fork Township, CR 2600E, or Buchele Road, begins flooding at White Tail Access near this height.
454.5 ft
In Pope Township, CR 200 crossing North Fork and 3 parking lots begin flooding. In Irish Town Township, 2100E, or Burnside Road, begins flooding at the North Allan Branch near this height.
454.1 ft
In Pope Township, CR 400N north road leading from Cox's bridge and CR 700N leading to Hitogi Access begin flooding near this height.
454 ft
In East Fork Township, CR 1600N, or Wiedle Road, begins flooding at the south entrance to Coles Creek near this height. At this level, 101 campsites, 16 boat ramps, 12 township roads, and the access to Lakeside Restaurant are closed.
453.1 ft
In Pope Township, CR 600E north of Eckert's woods at the crossing of Flat and Steve Creeks begins flooding near this height. In Kaskaskia Township, CR 900N, or Schobinier Road floods at several places near this height.
453 ft
In Pope Township, 300E road south of Cox's Bridge near Pratt Cemetary begins to flood near this height. At this level, 87 campsites, 14 boat ramps, 6 township roads, and 2 beaches are closed.
452.5 ft
In Tamalco Township, CR 100N at Bob White Access begins flooding near this height.
452 ft
In East Fork Township, CR 2680E, or Louse Creek Road, begins flooding at Wood Duck Access near this height. At this level, 78 campsites and 10 boat ramps are closed.
450.5 ft
In Pope Township, 200E South Patoka access and 100N begin to flood near this level.
449.9 ft
In Clement Township, 1500N Brink's Road crossing over Grasher Creek begins flooding near this level. 28 campsites and 2 boat ramps are closed at this level.
445 ft
This is the top of the Conservation (normal) pool and where the Flood Pool begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2002 | 459.8 ft | — |
| May 17, 2002 | 459.8 ft | — |
| May 3, 2011 | 458.25 ft | — |
| May 3, 2011 | 458.25 ft | — |
| May 21, 1995 | 457.36 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CAYI2
River
Kaskaskia River
County
Clinton, IL
Coordinates
38.6181°N, 89.3511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kaskaskia River above Carlyle Lake Dam (pool)?
The Kaskaskia River above Carlyle Lake Dam (pool) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05592990) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Kaskaskia River above Carlyle Lake Dam (pool)?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
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Where is the Kaskaskia River above Carlyle Lake Dam (pool) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clinton County, Illinois at coordinates 38.6181°N, 89.3511°W. USGS site number: 05592990. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey