Dam KS00679
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00679 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 379 cfs |
| NID ID | KS00679 |
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
PEDERSON, THOMAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00679?
Dam KS00679 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 KS00679?
Dam KS00679 is owned by PEDERSON, THOMAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00679?
Dam KS00679 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00679?
Dam KS00679 has a dam height of 24 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.