Dam KS04091
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04091 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 438 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04091 |
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
UHLER, WILLIAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04091?
Dam KS04091 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 KS04091?
Dam KS04091 is owned by UHLER, WILLIAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04091 built?
Dam KS04091 was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04091?
Dam KS04091 has a dam height of 31 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 KS04091 last inspected?
Dam KS04091 was last inspected on August 4, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.