Dam KS04755
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04755 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 93.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04755 |
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
HODGSON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04755?
Dam KS04755 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 KS04755?
Dam KS04755 is owned by HODGSON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04755 built?
Dam KS04755 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 KS04755?
Dam KS04755 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS04755?
Dam KS04755 has a dam height of 41 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.