Dam KS00487
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00487 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 608 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00487 |
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
LOHOEFENER, OSCAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00487?
Dam KS00487 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 KS00487?
Dam KS00487 is owned by LOHOEFENER, OSCAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00487 built?
Dam KS00487 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 KS00487?
Dam KS00487 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00487?
Dam KS00487 has a dam height of 18 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.