Dam KS00880
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00880 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 95.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00880 |
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 KS00880?
Dam KS00880 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 KS00880?
Dam KS00880 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 KS00880 built?
Dam KS00880 was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS00880?
Dam KS00880 has a dam height of 44 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.