Dam KS02665
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02665 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02665 |
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
LAIR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02665?
Dam KS02665 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 KS02665?
Dam KS02665 is owned by LAIR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02665 built?
Dam KS02665 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 KS02665?
Dam KS02665 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS02665?
Dam KS02665 has a dam height of 14 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.