Dam KS03766
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03766 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03766 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Roy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03766?
Dam KS03766 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS03766?
Dam KS03766 is owned by Roy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03766 built?
Dam KS03766 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 KS03766?
Dam KS03766 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 KS03766?
Dam KS03766 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.