Dam KS04033
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04033 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 417 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04033 |
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
SCHMITZ, LAMBERT V
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04033?
Dam KS04033 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 KS04033?
Dam KS04033 is owned by SCHMITZ, LAMBERT V (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04033 built?
Dam KS04033 was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 KS04033?
Dam KS04033 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS04033?
Dam KS04033 has a dam height of 22 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.