Vance Lake Dam dam
Vance Lake Dam
Vance Lake Dam, also known as Clyde Vance Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Kenney, Illinois. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 535 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet for recreation purposes. Positioned along the Trib North Fork Salt Creek, it serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Vance Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 33 feet, as well as uncontrolled outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to mitigate any potential risks and maintain its structural integrity for the surrounding community.
Despite limited information on the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plans, Vance Lake Dam continues to provide a recreational space for residents and visitors in De Witt County, Illinois. Its serene surroundings and water activities make it a popular destination for those interested in water resources and climate-related experiences.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Vance Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Near Rowell | 91 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Creek At Waynesville | 102 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Monticello | 144 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Bloomington | 30 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Fisher | 75 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Rt 48 At Decatur | 299 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vance Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 885 N Road Dewitt County
- Liberty Road 10017, Dewitt County
- Reas Bridge Road 5679, Decatur
- Faries Parkway 39, Decatur
- North Country Club Road 135, Decatur
- North 1200 East Road Mclean County
Track Vance Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Vance Lake Dam
Where does the data for Vance Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Vance Lake Dam.