Dam KS01424
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01424 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01424 |
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
PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01424?
Dam KS01424 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 KS01424?
Dam KS01424 is owned by PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01424 built?
Dam KS01424 was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 KS01424?
Dam KS01424 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 KS01424?
Dam KS01424 has a dam height of 30 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.