North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam
Key Takeaway
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 696 cfs |
| NID ID | IL55096 |
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
RUBLOFF DEVELOPMENT INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam?
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B 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 North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam?
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam is owned by RUBLOFF DEVELOPMENT INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam?
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B 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 North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam?
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam has a dam height of 10 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 North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam last inspected?
North Aurora Towne Centre Basin B Dam was last inspected on November 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.