Dam KS00656
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00656 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 583 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00656 |
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
SCHROEDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00656?
Dam KS00656 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 KS00656?
Dam KS00656 is owned by SCHROEDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00656 built?
Dam KS00656 was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS00656?
Dam KS00656 has a dam height of 19 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.