Dam KS00496
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00496 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 486 ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00496 |
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
MACFEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00496?
Dam KS00496 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 KS00496?
Dam KS00496 is owned by MACFEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00496 built?
Dam KS00496 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.
How tall is Dam KS00496?
Dam KS00496 has a dam height of 20 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.