Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,512 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04943 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
PAWNEE WJD NO 81
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam)?
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis 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 Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam)?
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) is owned by PAWNEE WJD NO 81 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) built?
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam)?
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis 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.
How tall is Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam)?
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) last inspected?
Dd No 2-35 (Lewis Dam) was last inspected on June 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.