Dam KS01181
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01181 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 847 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01181 |
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
EVANS, M DAVID
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01181?
Dam KS01181 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 KS01181?
Dam KS01181 is owned by EVANS, M DAVID (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01181 built?
Dam KS01181 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 KS01181?
Dam KS01181 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 KS01181?
Dam KS01181 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.