Dam KS00974
Key Takeaway
Dam KS00974 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 442 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00974 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Adams
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00974?
Dam KS00974 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS00974?
Dam KS00974 is owned by Adams (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS00974 built?
Dam KS00974 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 KS00974?
Dam KS00974 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS00974?
Dam KS00974 has a dam height of 29 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.