Dam KS01431
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01431 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01431 |
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
WOODY, WARREN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01431?
Dam KS01431 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 KS01431?
Dam KS01431 is owned by WOODY, WARREN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01431 built?
Dam KS01431 was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS01431?
Dam KS01431 has a dam height of 19 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.