Batavia Dam

Illinois — Kane County — FOX RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
RiverFOX RIVER
Coordinates41.85527, -88.30842

Physical Characteristics

NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 6, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF BATAVIA

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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