Dam KS02539
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02539 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02539 |
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
CLAY COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02539?
Dam KS02539 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 KS02539?
Dam KS02539 is owned by CLAY COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02539 built?
Dam KS02539 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 KS02539?
Dam KS02539 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS02539?
Dam KS02539 has a dam height of 24 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.