Dam KS01889
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01889 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,163 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01889 |
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
GOODIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01889?
Dam KS01889 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 KS01889?
Dam KS01889 is owned by GOODIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01889 built?
Dam KS01889 was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS01889?
Dam KS01889 has a dam height of 18 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.