Dam KS04544
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04544 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 823 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04544 |
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
BRITT, JERRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04544?
Dam KS04544 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 KS04544?
Dam KS04544 is owned by BRITT, JERRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04544 built?
Dam KS04544 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 KS04544?
Dam KS04544 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 KS04544?
Dam KS04544 has a dam height of 22 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.