Dam KS04030
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04030 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04030 |
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
WILLMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04030?
Dam KS04030 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 KS04030?
Dam KS04030 is owned by WILLMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04030 built?
Dam KS04030 was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04030?
Dam KS04030 has a dam height of 27 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.