Dam KS00040
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00040 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00040 |
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
MCCOY, JOHN
Private
Nearby Dams
Lake Elbo
Pottawatomie, KS
High Hazard 33 ftGs Dd No 63
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 33 ftPottawatomie CO State Lake No 2 Dam
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 59 ftGs Dd No 64
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 27 ftDam KS04510
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftDam KS04914
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDd No 67a
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 32 ftDam KS07471
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00040?
Dam KS00040 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 Dam KS00040?
Dam KS00040 is owned by MCCOY, JOHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00040 built?
Dam KS00040 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Dam KS00040?
Dam KS00040 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00040?
Dam KS00040 has a dam height of 27 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.