Dam KS00634
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00634 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 716 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00634 |
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
OLDHAM TRUST NO 1
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00634?
Dam KS00634 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 KS00634?
Dam KS00634 is owned by OLDHAM TRUST NO 1 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00634 built?
Dam KS00634 was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS00634?
Dam KS00634 has a dam height of 32 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.