North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam dam
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam
The North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam in Kane County, Illinois, stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by HEY & ASSOCIATES for flood risk reduction along the East Run Blackberry Creek. This private dam, regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. With a dam height of 9 feet and a length of 2200 feet, the structure provides a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres.
Located in Aurora, Illinois, the North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam is part of the Chicago District US Army Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction. While the dam boasts uncontrolled spillways and no outlet gates, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 1819 cubic feet per second. Despite a lack of recent condition assessment data, the dam has a regular inspection schedule every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Although the risk potential is deemed moderate, the dam remains a vital asset in mitigating flood risks in the region.
The North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam, with its earth and buttress core design, plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. With a drainage area of 2.81 square miles, the dam serves as a critical barrier against potential flooding events, protecting the surrounding communities from water-related disasters. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the technical details and operational aspects of this dam highlight the importance of proactive infrastructure planning and management to safeguard against natural hazards and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in the region.
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 D 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 | → |
| Kress Creek At West Chicago | 4 cfs | → |
| Ferson Creek Near St. Charles | 31 cfs | → |
| Spring Bk At Forest Preserve Nr Warrenville | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D 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 D Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam
Where does the data for North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D 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 D Dam.