Dam KS03955
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03955 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03955 |
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
Berry
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03955?
Dam KS03955 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 KS03955?
Dam KS03955 is owned by Berry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03955 built?
Dam KS03955 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 KS03955?
Dam KS03955 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS03955?
Dam KS03955 has a dam height of 29 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.