Dam KS01849
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01849 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 968 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01849 |
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
CLAUSSEN, VERN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01849?
Dam KS01849 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 KS01849?
Dam KS01849 is owned by CLAUSSEN, VERN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01849 built?
Dam KS01849 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.
How tall is Dam KS01849?
Dam KS01849 has a dam height of 25 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.