Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4
Key Takeaway
Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 6,519 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09302 |
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
KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4?
Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4 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 Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4?
Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4 built?
Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4 was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4?
Big Basin-Storage Ponds 3 &4 has a dam height of 8 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.