Osawatomie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Osawatomie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02506 |
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
OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Osawatomie Lake Dam?
Osawatomie Lake 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 Osawatomie Lake Dam?
Osawatomie Lake Dam is owned by OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Osawatomie Lake Dam built?
Osawatomie Lake Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Osawatomie Lake Dam?
Osawatomie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Osawatomie Lake Dam?
Osawatomie Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.