Dam KS03890
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03890 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03890 |
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
WATSON, J A
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03890?
Dam KS03890 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 KS03890?
Dam KS03890 is owned by WATSON, J A (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03890 built?
Dam KS03890 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 KS03890?
Dam KS03890 has a dam height of 22 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.