Dam KS04803
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04803 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 689 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04803 |
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
SCHWAB, TERRILL L
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04803?
Dam KS04803 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 KS04803?
Dam KS04803 is owned by SCHWAB, TERRILL L (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04803 built?
Dam KS04803 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 KS04803?
Dam KS04803 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS04803?
Dam KS04803 has a dam height of 18 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 KS04803 last inspected?
Dam KS04803 was last inspected on February 21, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.