Dam KS01516
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01516 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01516 |
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
NEMAHA COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01516?
Dam KS01516 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 KS01516?
Dam KS01516 is owned by NEMAHA COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01516 built?
Dam KS01516 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS01516?
Dam KS01516 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.