Dam KS04645
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04645 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 | 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 257 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04645 |
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
RUMSEY, D AND M
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04645?
Dam KS04645 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 KS04645?
Dam KS04645 is owned by RUMSEY, D AND M (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04645 built?
Dam KS04645 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 KS04645?
Dam KS04645 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 KS04645?
Dam KS04645 has a dam height of 16 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.