Dam KS02461
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02461 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 74 ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 208 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | KS02461 |
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
CEDAR VALE, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02461?
Dam KS02461 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 KS02461?
Dam KS02461 is owned by CEDAR VALE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02461 built?
Dam KS02461 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 KS02461?
Dam KS02461 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 KS02461?
Dam KS02461 has a dam height of 13 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.