Dam West Spillway Near Carlyle, IL

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About Dam West Spillway

Dam West Spillway is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.

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Location Dam West Spillway

Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-9703
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6083 / -89.3583

Elevation: 134 feet

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General	Day-use area only.
General	Day-use hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
General	Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects.
General	Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
General	Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake.

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