Dam KS02457
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02457 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02457 |
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
HIAWATHA, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02457?
Dam KS02457 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 KS02457?
Dam KS02457 is owned by HIAWATHA, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02457 built?
Dam KS02457 was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 KS02457?
Dam KS02457 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS02457?
Dam KS02457 has a dam height of 28 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.