Dam KS00565
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00565 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00565 |
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
ZILLNER, GEO F
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00565?
Dam KS00565 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 KS00565?
Dam KS00565 is owned by ZILLNER, GEO F (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00565 built?
Dam KS00565 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 KS00565?
Dam KS00565 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 KS00565?
Dam KS00565 has a dam height of 40 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.