Dam KS01398
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01398 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01398 |
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
MIAMI COUNTY SCD;RINEHART*
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01398?
Dam KS01398 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 KS01398?
Dam KS01398 is owned by MIAMI COUNTY SCD;RINEHART* (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01398 built?
Dam KS01398 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 KS01398?
Dam KS01398 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS01398?
Dam KS01398 has a dam height of 16 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.