Back-Up Water Supply
Key Takeaway
Back-Up Water Supply is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02535 |
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
YATES CENTER, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Back-Up Water Supply?
Back-Up Water Supply 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 Back-Up Water Supply?
Back-Up Water Supply is owned by YATES CENTER, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Back-Up Water Supply built?
Back-Up Water Supply was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Back-Up Water Supply?
Back-Up Water Supply 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 Back-Up Water Supply?
Back-Up Water Supply has a dam height of 36 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 Back-Up Water Supply last inspected?
Back-Up Water Supply was last inspected on November 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.