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Management anticipates growth at 40% per year for the next several years. Hickory Shores Resort/Prairie House Country Illinois These are two of several private facilities being used and expanded around the lake to address the rapidly increasing recreational demand. City of Carlyle Carlyle is a city of about 3400 people and provides services for Carlyle Lake users and for a large farming population in South/Central Illinois. The annual visitation to Carlyle Lake, and most particularly to the Dam West Access Area, is critical to the economic viability of many businesses that are located within the corporate limits of the City of Carlyle. While the lake area itself is not within the city’s jurisdiction, the city is working proactively for commercial development in areas immediately adjacent to the lake. The city has subleased a 40- acre tract of ground and has been actively promoting this site for development of overnight accommodations, which will complement the recreational nature of the lake. A development group from Springfield, IL has entered into a contract with the city for development of a lodge, cabins, and related facilities on this site with construction set to begin in the first quarter of 2000. The city has implemented Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a mechanism to encourage development of the sit and will also be providing additional assistance in the form of a lowinterest loan from its Revolving Loan Fund. The city also provided a TIF Redevelopment agreement and low-interest loan for development of Fisherman’s Cove Adventure Park. This project features miniature golf, batting cages, go-cart track, arcade, and snack shop and will provide additional recreational opportunities for the over 2.5 million visitors to the lake each year. Implementation of Tax Increment Financing has stimulated strong interest from other developers who recognize the importance of projects, which are supported primarily by visitors to the lake area. A new Super 8 Motel is under construction at the intersection of Rts. 50 and 127, along with discussions for possible restaurant development at this site. The city zoning board has also worked with another developer to affect changes to allow construction of indoor boat and RV storage in close proximity to the lake. While the city does not have a mechanism to track downturns in the economy due to decreases visitation, numerous local businesses reported decreased revenues ranging from 10-40% during 1995 and 1996 when extremely high water levels prevented access to the lake. Restaurants, motes, convenience stores, grocery stores, and bait shops were significantly impacted as high water closed boat launch facilities through both Memorial Day and 4 th of July holiday periods. These businesses depend on the increased visitation during the summer months to sustain their firms during the lower volume winter months. Seasonal employment was also impacted, as well as “trickle down” effects to other businesses that were impacted by decreased buying power of area residents. While lake visitation numbers are starting to rebound from the negative impacts of the recent high water events, further review and planning is needed to determine how best to prevent or minimize negative economic impact as well as damage to facilities, both public and private, which are located around Carlyle Lake. 20
Other cities around the lake area (Keyesport, Greenville and Vandalia) are important to lake recreation. They provide hotels, restaurants, boat ramps, etc. to support lake recreation. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project Email Address: carlylelake@mvs02.usace.army.mil The Army Corps of Engineers manages Carlyle Lake, which is part of the Kaskaskia watershed system. The primary objectives are: ‣ Flood control on the Kaskaskia River ‣ Navigation releases for the Kaskaskia River ‣ Water Supply ‣ Water Quality Enhancement ‣ Fish and Wildlife Conservation ‣ Recreation The Army Corps of Engineers-managed facilities include: ‣ DAM WEST RECREATION AREA is located at the Southwest edge of the lake next to the dam. This highly developed and diversified 154-acre area receives the most visitation at the lake. This area includes the projects Visitor Center, the Willow Pond disabled accessible nature trail, 93 picnic units, 2 group picnic shelters, a large swimming beach with bathhouse, 1 outdoor shower, playground equipment, fish cleaning station, a four lane boat launching ramp, high boat ramp and ample parking. Also in this area is a full service marina concession with 320 wet slips, complete hoisting and repair facilities, a store and parking for dry storage. The Dam West Campground includes 118 campsites (113 sites with electric), comfort stations, mini-shower, vault toilets, a washhouse, trailer dump station and playground equipment. ‣ COLES CREEK RECREATION AREA is located on the East side of the lake on 87 acres. This area includes a campground with 148 sites with electric, shower building with washhouse, trailer dump station, playgrounds and a land treatment system, and five comfort stations. The Coles Creek Day Use Area has 42 picnic sites, 2 vault comfort states, 3 group picnic shelters, playground equipment, a large swimming beach, bath house, a four lane boat launching ramp, 1 sailboat launch ramp, 1 high water boat ramp, a fish cleaning station and a large parking lot. The Lotus Group Camp Area, includes an enclosed picnic shelter, 10 mini shelters, vault toilet and playground equipment. ‣ BOULDER RECREATION AREA is located on the East Side of the lake on 67 acres, immediately south of the Burlington-Northern Railroad crossing. This area includes a campground of 77 sites with electric, 13 walk-in tent sites, 1 washhouse, four comfort stations, playground equipment, trailer dump station and sewage treatment plant. The Day Use Area consists of 30 picnic sites, 1 picnic shelter, comfort station, playground equipment, four-lane boat launching ramp, high boat ramp, fish cleaning station and parking lot. Also in this area is a full service marina concession with 274 wet slips, complete hoisting facilities, and parking for dry storage. ‣ DAM RECREATIONAL AREA provides both day use and camping facilities. The McNair Group Area features group camping with 20 campsites with electric, 20 tent sites, three group picnic shelters, 57 picnic sites, a swimming beach, shower building, comfort station, playground equipment, nature trail and trailer dump station. The Dam East Boat Access Area consists of 85 acres, a group picnic shelter, vault toilets, 1 four-lane boat launching ramp, and one high water boat ramp, and extensive parking available. 21
Page 2 and 3: Table of Contents Carlyle Lake Wate
Page 4 and 5: PLAN OVERVIEW The Carlyle Lake Wate
Page 6 and 7: Kaskaskia Stream Channel Elevations
Page 8 and 9: WATERSHED CONCERNS The Carlyle Lake
Page 10 and 11: WATERSHED DESCRIPTION The Carlyle L
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Page 16 and 17: CLIMATE In winter, the average temp
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Page 22 and 23: ‣ GENERAL DEAN BRIDGE RECREATION
Page 24: Future Direction and Critical Needs
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Page 30 and 31: SOURCE DOCUMENTS: Lake Shelbyville
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SUMMARY OF PRIVATE WATER WELL ANALY
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