Dam KS04948
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04948 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 694 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04948 |
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
CAPROCK INDUSTRIES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04948?
Dam KS04948 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 KS04948?
Dam KS04948 is owned by CAPROCK INDUSTRIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04948 built?
Dam KS04948 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 KS04948?
Dam KS04948 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS04948?
Dam KS04948 has a dam height of 23 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.