Dam KS00488
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00488 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 636 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00488 |
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
REDMAN & FREHART
Private
Nearby Dams
Dam KS00485
Decatur, KS
Low Hazard 22 ftAxtell Dam
Red Willow, NE
Low Hazard 22 ftHaag Dam
Red Willow, NE
Low Hazard 13 ftDam KS00496
Decatur, KS
Low Hazard 20 ftVanvleet Dam
Red Willow, NE
Low Hazard 17 ftDam KS00497
Decatur, KS
Low Hazard 28 ftHalsey Dam
Red Willow, NE
Low Hazard 21 ftDam KS04827
Decatur, KS
Low Hazard 20 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00488?
Dam KS00488 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 KS00488?
Dam KS00488 is owned by REDMAN & FREHART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00488 built?
Dam KS00488 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 KS00488?
Dam KS00488 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 KS00488?
Dam KS00488 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.