Dam KS03222
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03222 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03222 |
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
EKSTROM, FERDON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03222?
Dam KS03222 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 KS03222?
Dam KS03222 is owned by EKSTROM, FERDON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03222 built?
Dam KS03222 was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03222?
Dam KS03222 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.
When was Dam KS03222 last inspected?
Dam KS03222 was last inspected on June 27, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.