Aurora - West Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | AURORA |
| River/Stream | FOX RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.75874, -88.31516 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF AURORA |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |