Dam KS04659
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04659 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 388 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04659 |
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
DANIEL & DOUGLAS;ROSEBROOK, DALE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04659?
Dam KS04659 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 KS04659?
Dam KS04659 is owned by DANIEL & DOUGLAS;ROSEBROOK, DALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04659 built?
Dam KS04659 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 KS04659?
Dam KS04659 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 KS04659?
Dam KS04659 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.
When was Dam KS04659 last inspected?
Dam KS04659 was last inspected on June 26, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.