Dam KS04482
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04482 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04482 |
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
CORPSTEIN FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04482?
Dam KS04482 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 KS04482?
Dam KS04482 is owned by CORPSTEIN FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04482 built?
Dam KS04482 was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04482?
Dam KS04482 has a dam height of 29 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.