Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam dam
Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam
Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam, also known as Douglas Road Dam, is a private dam located in Kendall County, Illinois, specifically in the city of Oswego. Completed in 2003, this concrete multi-arch dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 65 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial structure along the tributary of Waubansee Creek.
With a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area, covering a surface area of 18.6 acres and draining a watershed of 2.76 square miles. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 60 feet, allowing for the safe release of excess water during periods of high flow.
Overall, Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam serves as a significant infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the region, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts. Its design and construction by Henderson and Bodwell, LLP, reflect a commitment to enhancing the resilience of the community against potential water-related challenges. As climate change continues to impact our environment, dams like Churchill Club play a critical role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the threats of flooding and water scarcity.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Montgomery | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Blackberry Creek Near Montgomery | 26 cfs | → |
| Blackberry Creek Near Yorkville | 34 cfs | → |
| Spring Brook At 87th Street Near Naperville | 5 cfs | → |
| West Branch Du Page River Near Naperville | 51 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Batavia | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam.
Boat launches
- Sundown Lane 7277, Kendall County
- Fox River Trail Aurora
- Dupage River Trail Naperville
- Dupage River Trail Bolingbrook
- Silver Springs Boat Ramp
- Fox River Trail Geneva
Campgrounds
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
- Pioneer Grove
- Desplaines Conservational Park
- Tony's Cabin
Fishing spots
Track Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam
Where does the data for Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Churchill Club Dam Basin B Dam.