The North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam is a privately owned structure located in Kane County, Illinois.
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Designed by HEY & ASSOCIATES, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Run Blackberry Creek. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.81 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is currently in moderate risk management status. Emergency action plans and inundation maps for this structure are not available, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and risk assessment to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding community. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam an intriguing case study in flood risk reduction and dam safety in the Midwest.
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
EAST RUN BLACKBERRY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
2.81 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |