Dam KS00534
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00534 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00534 |
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
RUHNKE, RUTH A
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00534?
Dam KS00534 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 KS00534?
Dam KS00534 is owned by RUHNKE, RUTH A (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00534 built?
Dam KS00534 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 KS00534?
Dam KS00534 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 KS00534?
Dam KS00534 has a dam height of 38 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.
When was Dam KS00534 last inspected?
Dam KS00534 was last inspected on August 15, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.