Aurora - West Dam
Key Takeaway
Aurora - West Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | IL00918 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF AURORA
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Aurora - West Dam?
Aurora - West Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Aurora - West Dam?
Aurora - West Dam is owned by CITY OF AURORA (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aurora - West Dam built?
Aurora - West Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Aurora - West Dam?
Aurora - West Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Aurora - West Dam?
Aurora - West Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Aurora - West Dam last inspected?
Aurora - West Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.