Henderson Dam; Hazel 2
Key Takeaway
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 60.6% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2019 |
| NID ID | ND01181 |
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
Dennis Henderson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henderson Dam; Hazel 2?
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 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 Henderson Dam; Hazel 2?
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 is owned by Dennis Henderson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 built?
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Henderson Dam; Hazel 2?
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Henderson Dam; Hazel 2?
Henderson Dam; Hazel 2 has a dam height of 18 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.