Dam KS01720
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01720 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01720 |
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
PATTON, J U
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01720?
Dam KS01720 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 KS01720?
Dam KS01720 is owned by PATTON, J U (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01720 built?
Dam KS01720 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 KS01720?
Dam KS01720 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 KS01720?
Dam KS01720 has a dam height of 33 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.