Dam KS00270
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00270 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 503 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00270 |
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
HUBER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00270?
Dam KS00270 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 KS00270?
Dam KS00270 is owned by HUBER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00270 built?
Dam KS00270 was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS00270?
Dam KS00270 has a dam height of 28 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.