Dam KS04079
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04079 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 461 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04079 |
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
BEEGHLEY, JOHN W
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04079?
Dam KS04079 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 KS04079?
Dam KS04079 is owned by BEEGHLEY, JOHN W (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04079 built?
Dam KS04079 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 KS04079?
Dam KS04079 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 KS04079?
Dam KS04079 has a dam height of 30 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.
When was Dam KS04079 last inspected?
Dam KS04079 was last inspected on December 19, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.