Fermilab Main Injector Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
Nearest CityBATAVIA
River/StreamINDIAN CREEK
Coordinates41.82292, -88.27147

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,000 acre-ft
Max Storage9,000 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerU.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50350
Federal IDIL50350
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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