Dam KS02650
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02650 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 583 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02650 |
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
WIGGINS, W N
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02650?
Dam KS02650 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 KS02650?
Dam KS02650 is owned by WIGGINS, W N (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02650 built?
Dam KS02650 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 KS02650?
Dam KS02650 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS02650?
Dam KS02650 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.