Dam KS01524
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01524 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01524 |
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
BEACHNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01524?
Dam KS01524 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 KS01524?
Dam KS01524 is owned by BEACHNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01524 built?
Dam KS01524 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 KS01524?
Dam KS01524 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 KS01524?
Dam KS01524 has a dam height of 14 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.