Dam KS05156
Key Takeaway
Dam KS05156 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05156 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Verl R Peters
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS05156?
Dam KS05156 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS05156?
Dam KS05156 is owned by Verl R Peters (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS05156 built?
Dam KS05156 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 KS05156?
Dam KS05156 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS05156?
Dam KS05156 has a dam height of 25 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.