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  • Carlyle Lake Main Dam Bridge Deck Closure

    CARLYLE LAKE – On Monday, April 14, 2014, the Carlyle Lake Main Dam bridge deck will be closed for maintenance work. The work is a continuation from prior structural repairs and painting performed in 2006. Repairs will include sandblasting and repainting the four tainter gates at the Carlyle Lake Main Dam. These repairs will ensure the integrity and increase the longevity of the structure. The repairs are expected to last through the entire recreation season and work is scheduled to be completed in September 2014. The schedule of work is contingent upon weather and lake level, and may be adjusted.

  • Carlyle Lake to Increase Downstream Releases

    CARLYLE LAKE - As of 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 444.30 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 4,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Wednesday, April 2, 2014 was approximately 5,590 day second feet (dsf). Due to the previous rainfall, Carlyle Lake will crest on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 445.5 feet NGVD. Downstream releases will be increased beginning Thursday, April 3, 2014 to reach a release rate of 8,000 cfs by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014.

  • Camping Opportunities at Carlyle Lake in 2014

    CARLYLE LAKE – The 2014 camping season will begin with the opening of Dam West and McNair Campgrounds on March 28th. Boulder Campground will open on April 13th and the Coles Creek and Lotus Group area on April 28th. The Dam East Spillway Campground and the Eldon Hazlet State Park are open year-round.

  • Blood Drive Donors to Receive Free Camping

    Carlyle Lake – The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 27th at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood, especially in preparation for the summer recreation months when donations are needed. In the U.S. today, a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand.

  • Carlyle Lake Christmas Tree Recycling Program

    CARLYLE LAKE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is looking for volunteers to assist with the annual spring Christmas tree recycling/fish habitat improvement project being held Saturday, March 8, 2014.

  • Water Releases Increase at Carlyle Lake

    Carlyle Lake – As of 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake is 443.94 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 3,160 cubic feet per second (cfs) and Thursday’s inflow was approximately 6,250 cfs. A series of gate changes will be made today to increase releases to approximately 4,860 cfs. The river is considered bank full at 4,000 cfs. Due to the previous rainfall, Carlyle Lake is predicted to crest on Sunday at 445.5 feet NGVD without additional precipitation. The winter target pool elevation for Carlyle Lake is 443.0 feet NGVD.

  • Dam West Boat Ramp Closed for Polar Plunge

    CARLYLE LAKE – The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge is being held at Carlyle Lake on Saturday, February 22, 2014 in the Dam West Day Use Area. In order to accommodate the Polar Plunge activities, the Dam West Boat Ramp will be closed to the general public from Friday, February 21st at noon through Saturday, February 22nd at 4:00 p.m. The closest available boat ramps to Dam West are the Allen Branch Boat Ramp and the Apache Boat Ramp located in Eldon Hazlet State Park or the Dam East Boat Ramp which will be available to the general public during this period.

  • Kaskaskia Watershed Association to hold Annual Summit

    CARLYLE LAKE - The Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc (KWA) will hold its Annual Summit on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s Village Convention Center, 1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, Illinois. This year’s theme “A River Runs Through It,” will focus on the important roles of the Kaskaskia River and the Kaskaskia Watershed.

  • Carlyle Lake Fishing Prospects Outstanding for 2014

    CARLYLE LAKE – With spring right around the corner, it is time to begin thinking about the big fish you’re going to catch this year at Carlyle Lake. Carlyle Lake provides a diverse and bountiful freshwater game fish population. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division recently provided the results of the annual 2013 fall survey of Carlyle Lake and these results indicate that fishing prospects are outstanding for the upcoming season.

  • Bald Eagle Presentation to be held at Carlyle High School

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Carlyle High School will be hosting a program presented by the World Bird Sanctuary. “All About Eagles” will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014, beginning at 12:30 p.m. located in the Carlyle High School Gymnasium. The World Bird Sanctuary will have a live bald eagle to demonstrate the majestic flight and nature of this beautiful bird. After the presentation, eagle viewing will take place at the Carlyle Lake Main Dam and the General Dean Recreation Area. Maps of these locations will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and dress accordingly for the weather.