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Dawson Lake

Reservoir in Illinois · 150 acres · near Ellsworth

Aerial view of Dawson Lake, August 2019
Aerial view of Dawson Lake, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Dawson Lake is a 150-acre reservoir near Ellsworth in Illinois, with 2 public boat ramps listed here. The deepest point is about 24 feet.

Depth contours in feet from Illinois DNR (fieldwork 2009); deepest point about 24 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.

Boat launches on Dawson Lake