Renee Drive Detention Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kimball Street Dam Lyle Avenue Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Renee Drive Detention Dam, located in South Elgin, Illinois, was designed by Baxter & Woodman to serve as a crucial element in flood risk reduction along the TRIB FOX RIVER.
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Summary
Completed in 2011, this private-owned Earth dam stands at 7 feet high and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose, making it an essential structure for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 15 feet, helps regulate water flow and reduce the risk of overtopping during heavy rain events. Its inspection frequency is set at once per year, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Available," the risk assessment rates the dam's risk level as moderate (3). With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the Renee Drive Detention Dam plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and resilience of the community against flood threats in Kane County, Illinois.
As a notable feature in flood control infrastructure, Renee Drive Detention Dam not only serves its primary purpose of flood risk reduction but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. With its strategic location, design, and operational capabilities, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private ownership, government regulations, and engineering expertise in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
2011 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB FOX RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
7 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Renee Drive Detention Dam
River Bend Trail Kane County