Dam KS00504
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00504 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 775 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00504 |
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
FALTZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00504?
Dam KS00504 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 KS00504?
Dam KS00504 is owned by FALTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00504 built?
Dam KS00504 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 KS00504?
Dam KS00504 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 KS00504?
Dam KS00504 has a dam height of 22 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.