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  • Carlyle faces issues with Water Quantity, not Water Quality

    Testing at Carlyle Lake has shown that the water meets all state and federal regulations for safe public use.

  • Carlyle Lake Update and Weekend Activities

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 22, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 453.52 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release rate of approximately 5,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday June 21, 2015 was approximately 17,680 day second feet (dsf). Without additional rainfall, Carlyle Lake is forecast to crest at 454.20 ft. NGVD on Monday June 23, 2015.

  • Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular Re-Scheduled

    CARLYLE LAKE – Due to high water at Carlyle Lake, the Fireworks Spectacular scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2015 has been postponed. The event has been re-scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2015. All activities including the Dam Jam, Sandcastle Building Contest and Volleyball Tournament will be held on September 5th.

  • Corps of Engineers holds public workshop on water control

    Carlyle Lake will hold a public workshop Monday night to provide updated information on water control operations at the lake.

  • Carlyle Lake Update

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 16, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 450.25 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 4,800 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday June 15, 2015 was approximately 5,650 day second feet (dsf). With additional rainfall in the forecast, downstream releases will be increased on Wednesday June 17, 2015 to reach a release rate of 5,000 cfs.

  • Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.

  • Carlyle Lake Pool Update

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 446.42 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release rate of approximately 1,870 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). Due to heavy rainfall upstream, the inflow was approximately 20,000 day second feet (dsf). Without additional precipitation, Carlyle Lake will crest on Friday, June 12, 2015 at approximately 450.0 feet NGVD. The target pool is 445.0 feet NGVD.

  • Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offers educational programs in the campgrounds and at the beaches every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the recreation season. Presentations are free and open to the public.

  • Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – 3 Disciplines Racing will be hosting the Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake on Sunday, May 17, 2015. The triathlon will begin in the Dam West Day Use Area at 8:00 a.m. and will consist of two groups, beginner and advanced, competing in a timed swim, run and bike course. The swim portion will take place on the south side of the main beach. The route of the run course will take participants East across the Main Dam and Saddle Dam II. The bike course will start at the Main Dam and will travel North on Clinton and Bond County roads. While visiting Carlyle Lake during the triathlon, visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving in the areas of the triathlon course.

  • Dam West Boat Ramp Closed Temporarily for (IHSA) Bass Fishing Finals

    CARLYLE LAKE - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Bass Fishing Finals are being held at Carlyle Lake on Friday May 15th and Saturday May 16th at the Dam West Boat Ramp in the Dam West Day Use Area. In order to accommodate the tournament activities, the Dam West Boat Ramp will be closed from Monday, May 11th at 10:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. Visitors should use Allen Branch and Apache Boat Ramps located in Eldon Hazlet State Park or the Dam East Boat Ramp and Keyesport Boat Ramp which will be available to the general public during this period.