Dam West Spillway
Carlyle, Illinois · 443 ft · In Carlyle Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 443 ft (135 m)443 ft135 m
Sites1
Dam West Spillway lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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Amenities
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- Drinking water
- Fishing
- Playground
- Toilets
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About
Overview
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.
Recreation
Dam West Spillway provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are located nearby, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popular pastime, and the lake and Kaskaskia River offer year-round varieties of fish such as bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp and walleye. There is plenty of open space for children to play and a multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short distance away at the dam.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Dam West Spillway: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 2% chance of rain94°72°
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 88% chance of rain83°66°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 85% chance of rain84°52°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 17% chance of rain64°39°
- SatSunny63°38°
Nearby camping
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Dam West Campground
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Carlyle
Walmart · Carlyle
Overnight Parking · 1.8 mi · Carlyle
Dam East - McNair Campground
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Carlyle
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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