Dam KS03623
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03623 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 1.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 389 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03623 |
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
MATTAS, ERNEST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03623?
Dam KS03623 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 KS03623?
Dam KS03623 is owned by MATTAS, ERNEST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03623 built?
Dam KS03623 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 KS03623?
Dam KS03623 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 KS03623?
Dam KS03623 has a dam height of 12 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.