Dam KS05185
Key Takeaway
Dam KS05185 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,714 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05185 |
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
Harry Johnson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS05185?
Dam KS05185 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 KS05185?
Dam KS05185 is owned by Harry Johnson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS05185 built?
Dam KS05185 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 KS05185?
Dam KS05185 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS05185?
Dam KS05185 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.