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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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 |
East Bureau Creek Near Bureau
|
2cfs |
Big Bureau Creek At Princeton
|
8cfs |
Vermilion River Near Leonore
|
17cfs |
Illinois River At Henry
|
6710cfs |
Fox River At Dayton
|
1040cfs |
Illinois River At Marseilles
|
4200cfs |
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Lake De Pue City Park
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Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park
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Starved Rock State Park
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