Dam KS03832
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03832 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03832 |
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
BURRESS, E R
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03832?
Dam KS03832 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 KS03832?
Dam KS03832 is owned by BURRESS, E R (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03832 built?
Dam KS03832 was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03832?
Dam KS03832 has a dam height of 19 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.