Dam KS03122
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03122 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 312 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03122 |
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
POTTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03122?
Dam KS03122 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 KS03122?
Dam KS03122 is owned by POTTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03122 built?
Dam KS03122 was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03122?
Dam KS03122 has a dam height of 30 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.