Dam KS01912
Key Takeaway
Dam KS01912 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 95.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 763 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01912 |
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
YMCA
Private
Nearby Dams
Dam KS01945
Shawnee, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDd No 112(Wulfkuhle)
Douglas, KS
Low Hazard 33 ftDam KS05229
Shawnee, KS
Low Hazard 13 ftDam KS04078
Douglas, KS
Low Hazard 36 ft205
Douglas, KS
Low Hazard 26 ftDam KS00595
Douglas, KS
Low Hazard 27 ftDam KS00593
Douglas, KS
Low Hazard 27 ftDam KS00602
Douglas, KS
Low Hazard 24 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01912?
Dam KS01912 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 KS01912?
Dam KS01912 is owned by YMCA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS01912 built?
Dam KS01912 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS01912?
Dam KS01912 has a dam height of 44 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.