Dam KS01762
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01762 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01762 |
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
HENNIGSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01762?
Dam KS01762 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 KS01762?
Dam KS01762 is owned by HENNIGSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01762 built?
Dam KS01762 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 KS01762?
Dam KS01762 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 KS01762?
Dam KS01762 has a dam height of 24 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.