Dam KS01387
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01387 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01387 |
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
KAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01387?
Dam KS01387 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 KS01387?
Dam KS01387 is owned by KAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01387 built?
Dam KS01387 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.
How tall is Dam KS01387?
Dam KS01387 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.