Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam
Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Bureau County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam
Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam is a dam in Bureau, Illinois. The dam is owned by City Of Spring Valley (public utility). It impounds the Illinois River-offstream.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| River/Stream | Illinois River-offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.31881, -89.20285 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CITY OF SPRING VALLEY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50677 |
| Federal ID | IL50677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |