Dam KS01744
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01744 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 484 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01744 |
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
BOUZIDEN, SOL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01744?
Dam KS01744 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 KS01744?
Dam KS01744 is owned by BOUZIDEN, SOL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01744 built?
Dam KS01744 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 KS01744?
Dam KS01744 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 KS01744?
Dam KS01744 has a dam height of 28 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.