North Aurora Towne Centre Basin D Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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 Length

2200

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

EAST RUN BLACKBERRY CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

2.81

Nid Storage

185

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.