Dam KS00901
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00901 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00901 |
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
OHLSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00901?
Dam KS00901 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 KS00901?
Dam KS00901 is owned by OHLSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00901 built?
Dam KS00901 was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00901?
Dam KS00901 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00901?
Dam KS00901 has a dam height of 28 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.