Valley View Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Nystrom Lake Dam Thompson Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Valley View Club Lake Dam, located in Henry County, Illinois, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community.
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Summary
Built in 1965, this private dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 300 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam is primarily classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core, designed to withstand the flow of the TRIB EDWARDS RIVER.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Valley View Club Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam is inspected every five years, its current condition assessment is not available. The spillway, with a width of 59 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Despite the lack of certain information on its emergency action plan and risk management measures, the dam continues to provide essential water storage and recreational opportunities for residents in the area.
Although the dam's exact purpose and functioning may not be fully detailed, Valley View Club Lake Dam remains a significant infrastructure for water management and climate enthusiasts. Its role in providing water storage and recreational activities underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety and well-being of the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB EDWARDS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Edwards River Near Orion
|
66cfs |
Green River Near Geneseo
|
185cfs |
Rock River Near Joslin
|
5310cfs |
Mill Creek At Milan
|
3cfs |
Crow Creek At Bettendorf
|
5cfs |
Duck Creek At Dc Golf Course At Davenport
|
63cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Valley View Club Lake Dam