What is the current water level of Valley City-Baldhill Dam?

As of Jul 1, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,265.90 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Valley City-Baldhill Dam full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE MVS/Valley City-Baldhill Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Valley City-Baldhill Dam water level — Illinois

Illinois · USACE · reading Jul 1, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Valley City-Baldhill Dam in Illinois was last measured at 1,265.90 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 1, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (+0.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Valley City-Baldhill Dam · Illinois

Pool elevation: 1,265.90 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~76 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE MVS/Valley City-Baldhill Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Valley City-Baldhill Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Lock and Dam 24 Pool	MO	445.69 ft	43 km
Lock and Dam 24 Tw	MO	440.89 ft	44 km
Louisiana	MO	448.82 ft	45 km
Ashburn	MO	455.06 ft	52 km
Lock and Dam 22 Tw	MO	454.61 ft	52 km
Kane	IL	431.24 ft	57 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Valley City-Baldhill Dam?: As of Jul 1, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,265.90 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Valley City-Baldhill Dam full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE MVS/Valley City-Baldhill Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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