Kehoe Dam; William
Key Takeaway
Kehoe Dam; William is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 86.1% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 127 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | ND10529 |
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
William Kehoe
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kehoe Dam; William?
Kehoe Dam; William 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 Kehoe Dam; William?
Kehoe Dam; William is owned by William Kehoe (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kehoe Dam; William built?
Kehoe Dam; William was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Kehoe Dam; William?
Kehoe Dam; William serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kehoe Dam; William?
Kehoe Dam; William has a dam height of 30 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.