Dam KS01750
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01750 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01750 |
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
PUGH, RICHARD
Private
Nearby Dams
Gs Dd No 55
Pottawatomie, KS
Significant Hazard 31 ftDd No 54
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDam KS00039
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 22 ftDam KS04149
Wabaunsee, KS
Low Hazard 26 ftDam KS02595
Wabaunsee, KS
Low Hazard 11 ftDam KS07471
Pottawatomie, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDam KS09294
Wabaunsee, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftDam KS01819
Riley, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01750?
Dam KS01750 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 KS01750?
Dam KS01750 is owned by PUGH, RICHARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01750 built?
Dam KS01750 was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS01750?
Dam KS01750 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.