Dam KS01426
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01426 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01426 |
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
YOUNG, JESSIE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01426?
Dam KS01426 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 KS01426?
Dam KS01426 is owned by YOUNG, JESSIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01426 built?
Dam KS01426 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 KS01426?
Dam KS01426 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 KS01426?
Dam KS01426 has a dam height of 24 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.