Dam KS00871
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00871 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 98.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Max Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 436 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00871 |
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
KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00871?
Dam KS00871 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 KS00871?
Dam KS00871 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00871 built?
Dam KS00871 was completed in 1934, making it 92 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS00871?
Dam KS00871 has a dam height of 58 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.