Dam KS03287
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03287 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 571 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03287 |
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
FARMLAND INDUSTRIES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03287?
Dam KS03287 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 KS03287?
Dam KS03287 is owned by FARMLAND INDUSTRIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03287 built?
Dam KS03287 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 KS03287?
Dam KS03287 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS03287?
Dam KS03287 has a dam height of 18 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.