Batavia Dam
Batavia Dam is an earth dam located in Kane County, Illinois, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Batavia Dam
The primary purpose of Batavia Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Batavia (local government). It impounds the Fox River near Batavia.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2017.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | Batavia |
| River/Stream | Fox River |
| Coordinates | 41.85527, -88.30842 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF BATAVIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00915 |
| Federal ID | IL00915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |