Dam KS02973
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02973 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02973 |
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
BEETCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02973?
Dam KS02973 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 KS02973?
Dam KS02973 is owned by BEETCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02973 built?
Dam KS02973 was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02973?
Dam KS02973 has a dam height of 15 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.