Dam KS01492
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01492 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 597 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01492 |
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
WEBER, LEO-TOWNSHIP BD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01492?
Dam KS01492 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 KS01492?
Dam KS01492 is owned by WEBER, LEO-TOWNSHIP BD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01492 built?
Dam KS01492 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 KS01492?
Dam KS01492 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS01492?
Dam KS01492 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.