Dam KS00505
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00505 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00505 |
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
BLETSCHER, C A
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00505?
Dam KS00505 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 KS00505?
Dam KS00505 is owned by BLETSCHER, C A (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00505 built?
Dam KS00505 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 KS00505?
Dam KS00505 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00505?
Dam KS00505 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.