Thirteen Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Thirteen Club Dam, located in Peoria, Illinois, along the Tributary Kickapoo Creek, stands as a significant water resource infrastructure for the region.


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Summary

This private-owned dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil oasis for water enthusiasts in the area. Standing at a height of 30 feet and spanning 600 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the community.

Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe and effective operation. With a hazard potential rated as significant and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable. However, regular inspections are conducted every three years to monitor its structural integrity and address any potential risks. Despite its earth and buttress core type, the dam's spillway remains uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or locks associated with the structure.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the essential role that Thirteen Club Dam plays in providing recreational opportunities and water storage for the Peoria community. With its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, continued monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensure the dam's safety and functionality for years to come. As a noteworthy feature along the Tributary Kickapoo Creek, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper water resource management in supporting both human activities and ecological balance in the region.

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TRIB KICKAPOO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

100

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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. 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

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, 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.