Dam KS02576
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02576 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,792 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02576 |
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
BRENNAN, T F
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02576?
Dam KS02576 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 KS02576?
Dam KS02576 is owned by BRENNAN, T F (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02576 built?
Dam KS02576 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 KS02576?
Dam KS02576 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS02576?
Dam KS02576 has a dam height of 27 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.