Dam KS02846
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02846 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02846 |
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
LIST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02846?
Dam KS02846 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 KS02846?
Dam KS02846 is owned by LIST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02846 built?
Dam KS02846 was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02846?
Dam KS02846 has a dam height of 33 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.