Fermilab Main Injector Dam
Fermilab Main Injector Dam is an earth dam located in Kane County, Illinois, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fermilab Main Injector Dam
The primary purpose of Fermilab Main Injector 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 U.s. Department Of Energy (federal). It impounds the Indian Creek near Batavia.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 9,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | Batavia |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.82292, -88.27147 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50350 |
| Federal ID | IL50350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |