Dam KS03412
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03412 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03412 |
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
HADLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03412?
Dam KS03412 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 KS03412?
Dam KS03412 is owned by HADLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03412 built?
Dam KS03412 was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 KS03412?
Dam KS03412 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 KS03412?
Dam KS03412 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.