Dam KS04850
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04850 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 493 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04850 |
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
WORCESTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04850?
Dam KS04850 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 KS04850?
Dam KS04850 is owned by WORCESTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04850 built?
Dam KS04850 was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04850?
Dam KS04850 has a dam height of 20 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 KS04850 last inspected?
Dam KS04850 was last inspected on March 27, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.