Dam KS02797
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02797 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 455 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02797 |
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
CHAPMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02797?
Dam KS02797 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 KS02797?
Dam KS02797 is owned by CHAPMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02797 built?
Dam KS02797 was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02797?
Dam KS02797 has a dam height of 38 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.