Dam KS04100
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04100 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 372 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04100 |
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
DECKER, FRANK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04100?
Dam KS04100 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 KS04100?
Dam KS04100 is owned by DECKER, FRANK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04100 built?
Dam KS04100 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 KS04100?
Dam KS04100 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 KS04100?
Dam KS04100 has a dam height of 25 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.