Dam KS02789
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02789 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02789 |
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
ANGEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02789?
Dam KS02789 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 KS02789?
Dam KS02789 is owned by ANGEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02789 built?
Dam KS02789 was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02789?
Dam KS02789 has a dam height of 28 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.