Dam KS01829
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01829 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 1.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,684 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01829 |
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
HEAD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01829?
Dam KS01829 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 KS01829?
Dam KS01829 is owned by HEAD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01829 built?
Dam KS01829 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 KS01829?
Dam KS01829 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 KS01829?
Dam KS01829 has a dam height of 12 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.