Dam KS03887
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03887 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03887 |
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
HAVANNA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03887?
Dam KS03887 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 KS03887?
Dam KS03887 is owned by HAVANNA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03887 built?
Dam KS03887 was completed in 1937, making it 89 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03887?
Dam KS03887 has a dam height of 25 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.