Dam KS04985
Key Takeaway
Dam KS04985 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 504 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04985 |
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
LONG & HUND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04985?
Dam KS04985 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 KS04985?
Dam KS04985 is owned by LONG & HUND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS04985 built?
Dam KS04985 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS04985?
Dam KS04985 has a dam height of 22 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.