Dam KS01654
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01654 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 895 cfs |
| NID ID | KS01654 |
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
BILLING ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01654?
Dam KS01654 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 KS01654?
Dam KS01654 is owned by BILLING ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS01654?
Dam KS01654 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 KS01654?
Dam KS01654 has a dam height of 32 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.