Dam KS03186
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03186 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 399 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03186 |
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
BROWNLEE, JIM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03186?
Dam KS03186 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 KS03186?
Dam KS03186 is owned by BROWNLEE, JIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03186 built?
Dam KS03186 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03186?
Dam KS03186 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS03186?
Dam KS03186 has a dam height of 27 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.