Dam KS03078
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03078 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03078 |
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
RICKLEFS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03078?
Dam KS03078 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 KS03078?
Dam KS03078 is owned by RICKLEFS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03078 built?
Dam KS03078 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 KS03078?
Dam KS03078 has a dam height of 26 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.