Dam KS03493
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03493 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03493 |
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
CABBAGE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03493?
Dam KS03493 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 KS03493?
Dam KS03493 is owned by CABBAGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03493 built?
Dam KS03493 was completed in 1943, making it 83 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03493?
Dam KS03493 has a dam height of 14 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.