Dam KS01241
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01241 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 254 ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01241 |
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
FLINNER, MAX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01241?
Dam KS01241 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 KS01241?
Dam KS01241 is owned by FLINNER, MAX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01241 built?
Dam KS01241 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 KS01241?
Dam KS01241 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 KS01241?
Dam KS01241 has a dam height of 38 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.