Dam KS00917
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00917 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00917 |
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
ASKREN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00917?
Dam KS00917 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 KS00917?
Dam KS00917 is owned by ASKREN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00917 built?
Dam KS00917 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 KS00917?
Dam KS00917 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 KS00917?
Dam KS00917 has a dam height of 26 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.