Dam KS00532
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00532 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 96.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 209 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00532 |
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
HEWINS, NIMTZ-COUNTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00532?
Dam KS00532 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 KS00532?
Dam KS00532 is owned by HEWINS, NIMTZ-COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00532 built?
Dam KS00532 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 KS00532?
Dam KS00532 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00532?
Dam KS00532 has a dam height of 48 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.