Dam KS03896
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03896 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03896 |
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
CHERRYVALE, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03896?
Dam KS03896 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 KS03896?
Dam KS03896 is owned by CHERRYVALE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03896 built?
Dam KS03896 was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03896?
Dam KS03896 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS03896?
Dam KS03896 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.