Dam KS03845
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03845 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03845 |
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
MORRIS, J E
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03845?
Dam KS03845 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 KS03845?
Dam KS03845 is owned by MORRIS, J E (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03845 built?
Dam KS03845 was completed in 1936, making it 90 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03845?
Dam KS03845 has a dam height of 16 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.