North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam dam
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam
The North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam, located in Kane County, Illinois, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the East Run Blackberry Creek. Designed by Hey & Associates, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 236 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating potential flooding in the area, safeguarding nearby communities and infrastructure.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam's spillway type is classified as uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1,569 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, ongoing risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues and maintain the dam's functionality in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource dynamics.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its performance and address any maintenance needs. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management efforts, showcasing the intersection of engineering, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Batavia | 11 cfs | → |
| Blackberry Creek Near Montgomery | 41 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Montgomery | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Ferson Creek Near St. Charles | 31 cfs | → |
| Kress Creek At West Chicago | 4 cfs | → |
| Blackberry Creek Near Yorkville | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam.
Boat launches
- Fox River Trail Aurora
- Fox River Trail Geneva
- Creekside Court Blackberry Township
- North River Lane Geneva
- Sundown Lane 7277, Kendall County
- River Bend Trail Kane County
Campgrounds
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Pioneer Grove
- Camp Reinberg
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
Fishing spots
Track North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam in the Snoflo app
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About North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam
Where does the data for North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C 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 North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam.