Spring Valley Lake Dam
Spring Valley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kane County, Illinois, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spring Valley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ryland Homes (private). It impounds the Trib Otter Creek near St.charles.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | St.charles |
| River/Stream | Trib Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.97671, -88.38636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RYLAND HOMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00910 |
| Federal ID | IL00910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |