Dam KS03664
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03664 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03664 |
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
MS HELEN J KAHN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03664?
Dam KS03664 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 KS03664?
Dam KS03664 is owned by MS HELEN J KAHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03664 built?
Dam KS03664 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 KS03664?
Dam KS03664 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 KS03664?
Dam KS03664 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.
When was Dam KS03664 last inspected?
Dam KS03664 was last inspected on June 6, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.