Dam KS02959
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02959 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,285 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02959 |
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
VIOLA, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02959?
Dam KS02959 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 KS02959?
Dam KS02959 is owned by VIOLA, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02959 built?
Dam KS02959 was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02959?
Dam KS02959 has a dam height of 35 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.