The Orchard Lake Galena Boulevard Dam in Aurora, Illinois, is a privately owned structure designed by Roake & Associates and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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This earth dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 250 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction on the tributary of Blackberry Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.9 acres, with a spillway width of 255 feet and a maximum discharge of 415 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. The risk assessment for the Orchard Lake Galena Boulevard Dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared, and its risk management measures remain unspecified. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the ongoing maintenance and management of this dam to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction while minimizing potential risks to surrounding areas.
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB BLACKBERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.9 |
Drainage Area |
2.3 |
Nid Storage |
157 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |