Dam KS03666
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03666 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03666 |
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
NIELSEN, PAUL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03666?
Dam KS03666 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 KS03666?
Dam KS03666 is owned by NIELSEN, PAUL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03666 built?
Dam KS03666 was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03666?
Dam KS03666 has a dam height of 20 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.