Dam KS03266
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03266 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03266 |
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
OTTAWA COUNTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03266?
Dam KS03266 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 KS03266?
Dam KS03266 is owned by OTTAWA COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03266 built?
Dam KS03266 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 KS03266?
Dam KS03266 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS03266?
Dam KS03266 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.