Dam KS04747
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04747 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04747 |
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
HADEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04747?
Dam KS04747 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 KS04747?
Dam KS04747 is owned by HADEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04747 built?
Dam KS04747 was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04747?
Dam KS04747 has a dam height of 30 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.