Dam KS00691
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00691 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00691 |
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
WOMER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00691?
Dam KS00691 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 KS00691?
Dam KS00691 is owned by WOMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00691 built?
Dam KS00691 was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS00691?
Dam KS00691 has a dam height of 20 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.