Dam KS03804
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03804 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03804 |
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
WHITWORTH AND LISTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03804?
Dam KS03804 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 KS03804?
Dam KS03804 is owned by WHITWORTH AND LISTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03804 built?
Dam KS03804 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03804?
Dam KS03804 has a dam height of 27 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.