Dam KS02965
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02965 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02965 |
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
MEULI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02965?
Dam KS02965 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 KS02965?
Dam KS02965 is owned by MEULI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02965 built?
Dam KS02965 was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02965?
Dam KS02965 has a dam height of 24 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.