Dam KS03171
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03171 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03171 |
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
MEYER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03171?
Dam KS03171 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 KS03171?
Dam KS03171 is owned by MEYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03171 built?
Dam KS03171 was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03171?
Dam KS03171 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.