Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons
Key Takeaway
Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00839 |
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
Branch County Board of Public Works
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons?
Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons 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 Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons?
Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons is owned by Branch County Board of Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons built?
Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons?
Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons?
Ovid-Kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons 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.