Lower Batavia Dam is a concrete dam located in Kane County, Illinois, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall and 308 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lower Batavia Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Batavia Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kane County Forest Preserve District (state). It impounds the Fox River near North Aurora.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 308 feet across. 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 05/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | North Aurora |
| River/Stream | Fox River |
| Coordinates | 41.83626, -88.30985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 308 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kane County Forest Preserve District |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL55069 |
| Federal ID | IL55069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |