Dam KS03481
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03481 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,397 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03481 |
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
NEAR, JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03481?
Dam KS03481 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 KS03481?
Dam KS03481 is owned by NEAR, JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03481 built?
Dam KS03481 was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03481?
Dam KS03481 has a dam height of 19 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 KS03481 last inspected?
Dam KS03481 was last inspected on September 20, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.