Dam KS04778
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04778 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 314 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04778 |
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
BLAKEMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04778?
Dam KS04778 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 KS04778?
Dam KS04778 is owned by BLAKEMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04778 built?
Dam KS04778 was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04778?
Dam KS04778 has a dam height of 21 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.