Dam KS02495
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02495 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,720 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02495 |
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
BLUE MOUND, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02495?
Dam KS02495 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 KS02495?
Dam KS02495 is owned by BLUE MOUND, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02495 built?
Dam KS02495 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 KS02495?
Dam KS02495 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 KS02495?
Dam KS02495 has a dam height of 29 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.