Dam KS01514
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01514 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01514 |
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
MONTGOMERY, TOM A
Private
Nearby Dams
Wenger Pdam
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS01483
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 26 ftMac Dam
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDam KS09674
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 29 ftDd No 109
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 32 ftGs Dd No 101 (P. Mcnary)
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS01466
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 26 ftGs Dd No 106 (Montgomery)
Nemaha, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01514?
Dam KS01514 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 KS01514?
Dam KS01514 is owned by MONTGOMERY, TOM A (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01514 built?
Dam KS01514 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 KS01514?
Dam KS01514 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 KS01514?
Dam KS01514 has a dam height of 28 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.