Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | KS07297 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY MASTER ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam?
Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam?
Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam is owned by HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY MASTER ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam?
Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam?
Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam last inspected?
Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.