Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

The Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam in Bureau, Illinois, is a significant structure regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 17 feet and a length of 3500 feet, serves a primary purpose not specified in the data. It has a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet and is located offstream of the Illinois River.

The dam's hazard potential is considered significant, with a moderate risk assessment rating. It is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2021. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps preparation, and risk management measures are not specified.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Spring Valley Wwtp Lagoon Dam an interesting subject for study due to its location, design, and regulatory oversight. Its presence in the Illinois landscape highlights the importance of maintaining and managing dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing weather patterns and water resource demands.

Dam Length

3500

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

ILLINOIS RIVER-OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

230

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.