Brown CO State Fishing Lake
Key Takeaway
Brown CO State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 94.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00865 |
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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake?
Brown CO State Fishing Lake 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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake?
Brown CO State Fishing Lake 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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake built?
Brown CO State Fishing Lake was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake?
Brown CO State Fishing Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brown CO State Fishing Lake?
Brown CO State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 42 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.