Dam KS01897
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01897 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Max Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 774 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01897 |
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
MITCHELL, CLYDE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01897?
Dam KS01897 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 KS01897?
Dam KS01897 is owned by MITCHELL, CLYDE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01897 built?
Dam KS01897 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 KS01897?
Dam KS01897 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS01897?
Dam KS01897 has a dam height of 32 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.