Dam KS04148
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04148 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04148 |
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
CLOUGH, KENNETH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04148?
Dam KS04148 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 KS04148?
Dam KS04148 is owned by CLOUGH, KENNETH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04148 built?
Dam KS04148 was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04148?
Dam KS04148 has a dam height of 26 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 KS04148 last inspected?
Dam KS04148 was last inspected on December 4, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.