Dam KS00092
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00092 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00092 |
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
JEWELL, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00092?
Dam KS00092 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 KS00092?
Dam KS00092 is owned by JEWELL, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00092 built?
Dam KS00092 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 KS00092?
Dam KS00092 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 Dam KS00092?
Dam KS00092 has a dam height of 32 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.