North Aurora Towne Centre Basin C Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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 Length

400

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

EAST RUN BLACKBERRY CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Drainage Area

2.81

Nid Storage

236

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.