Dam KS02621
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02621 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 391 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02621 |
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
CAIRNS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02621?
Dam KS02621 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 KS02621?
Dam KS02621 is owned by CAIRNS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02621 built?
Dam KS02621 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 KS02621?
Dam KS02621 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 KS02621?
Dam KS02621 has a dam height of 23 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.