Dam KS03851
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03851 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03851 |
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
BLACKWELL, JAMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03851?
Dam KS03851 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 KS03851?
Dam KS03851 is owned by BLACKWELL, JAMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03851 built?
Dam KS03851 was completed in 1938, making it 88 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03851?
Dam KS03851 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.