Dam KS02749
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02749 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 311 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02749 |
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
REED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02749?
Dam KS02749 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 KS02749?
Dam KS02749 is owned by REED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02749 built?
Dam KS02749 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02749?
Dam KS02749 has a dam height of 32 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.