Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam

Offstream· Kitsap, Washington· Built 1995· Earth·
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge277 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDWA01732

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Port of Bremerton

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam?

Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam?

Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam is owned by Port of Bremerton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam built?

Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam?

Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.