Dam KS03910
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03910 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 93.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 695 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03910 |
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
OVERLAND PARK, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03910?
Dam KS03910 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 KS03910?
Dam KS03910 is owned by OVERLAND PARK, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03910 built?
Dam KS03910 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 KS03910?
Dam KS03910 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 KS03910?
Dam KS03910 has a dam height of 41 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.