Dam KS01403
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01403 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,590 ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01403 |
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
NORTHERN, JOE
Private
Nearby Dams
Dam KS01386
Miami, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS01398
Miami, KS
Low Hazard 16 ftLake Miola
Miami, KS
High Hazard 44 ftDam KS01393
Miami, KS
Low Hazard 22 ftHeatherwood Estates
Miami, KS
High Hazard 12 ftDam KS01422
Miami, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDam KS02507
Miami, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftHillsdale Dam
Miami, KS
High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01403?
Dam KS01403 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 KS01403?
Dam KS01403 is owned by NORTHERN, JOE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01403 built?
Dam KS01403 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 KS01403?
Dam KS01403 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 KS01403?
Dam KS01403 has a dam height of 14 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.