Dam KS00361
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00361 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,590 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00361 |
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
WILKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00361?
Dam KS00361 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 KS00361?
Dam KS00361 is owned by WILKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00361 built?
Dam KS00361 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 KS00361?
Dam KS00361 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 KS00361?
Dam KS00361 has a dam height of 24 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.