Dam KS00544
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00544 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 | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 854 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00544 |
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
CUMMINGS, M
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00544?
Dam KS00544 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 KS00544?
Dam KS00544 is owned by CUMMINGS, M (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00544 built?
Dam KS00544 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 KS00544?
Dam KS00544 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 KS00544?
Dam KS00544 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.