Dam KS00348
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00348 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 757 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00348 |
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
DRAPER, CHARLES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00348?
Dam KS00348 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 KS00348?
Dam KS00348 is owned by DRAPER, CHARLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00348 built?
Dam KS00348 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 KS00348?
Dam KS00348 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 KS00348?
Dam KS00348 has a dam height of 30 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.