Dam KS04614
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04614 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 613 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04614 |
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
HARDER, FRED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04614?
Dam KS04614 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 KS04614?
Dam KS04614 is owned by HARDER, FRED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04614 built?
Dam KS04614 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 KS04614?
Dam KS04614 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 KS04614?
Dam KS04614 has a dam height of 20 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.