Dam KS02958
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02958 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 429 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02958 |
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
KICKHAEFER, EUGENE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02958?
Dam KS02958 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 KS02958?
Dam KS02958 is owned by KICKHAEFER, EUGENE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02958 built?
Dam KS02958 was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS02958?
Dam KS02958 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS02958?
Dam KS02958 has a dam height of 31 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.