Dam KS03656
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03656 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03656 |
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
MCCANLES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03656?
Dam KS03656 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 KS03656?
Dam KS03656 is owned by MCCANLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03656 built?
Dam KS03656 was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03656?
Dam KS03656 has a dam height of 15 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.