Pleasant Valley Lake Dam, located in Carbondale, Illinois, is a private-owned Earth dam completed in 1958 for recreational purposes.
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The dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 600 feet across Wolf Creek, offering a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a spillway width of 42 feet. Its hazard potential is rated as moderate, and a risk assessment has been conducted, highlighting the importance of implementing risk management measures. While the condition assessment is currently not available, the dam's last inspection in July 2014 indicated a low hazard potential and no immediate safety concerns. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unclear, and further updates on emergency contacts, inundation maps, and risk management strategies may be necessary to enhance safety protocols.
Overall, Pleasant Valley Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Williamson County, Illinois, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. With its regulated status and moderate risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and longevity of this important water infrastructure in the community.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Devil's Kitchen Campground
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Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
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Little Grassy Campground & Marina
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Horse Campground
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