Dam KS03901
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03901 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03901 |
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
SPENCER, JOHN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03901?
Dam KS03901 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 KS03901?
Dam KS03901 is owned by SPENCER, JOHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03901 built?
Dam KS03901 was completed in 1945, making it 81 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03901?
Dam KS03901 has a dam height of 13 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.