Dam KS02955
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02955 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02955 |
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
FINK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02955?
Dam KS02955 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 KS02955?
Dam KS02955 is owned by FINK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02955 built?
Dam KS02955 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 KS02955?
Dam KS02955 has a dam height of 27 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.