Dam KS01511
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01511 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 414 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01511 |
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
ROEDER, MELVIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01511?
Dam KS01511 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 KS01511?
Dam KS01511 is owned by ROEDER, MELVIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01511 built?
Dam KS01511 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 KS01511?
Dam KS01511 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS01511?
Dam KS01511 has a dam height of 27 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.