Dam KS02526
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02526 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02526 |
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
MELLTEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02526?
Dam KS02526 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 KS02526?
Dam KS02526 is owned by MELLTEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02526 built?
Dam KS02526 was completed in 1937, making it 89 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02526?
Dam KS02526 has a dam height of 30 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.
When was Dam KS02526 last inspected?
Dam KS02526 was last inspected on September 19, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.