Dam KS02813
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02813 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 94.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 281 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02813 |
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
HEUGEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02813?
Dam KS02813 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 KS02813?
Dam KS02813 is owned by HEUGEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02813 built?
Dam KS02813 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02813?
Dam KS02813 has a dam height of 42 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.