Dam KS01668
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01668 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 278 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01668 |
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
OTTAWA COUNTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01668?
Dam KS01668 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 KS01668?
Dam KS01668 is owned by OTTAWA COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01668 built?
Dam KS01668 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 KS01668?
Dam KS01668 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 KS01668?
Dam KS01668 has a dam height of 23 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.