Dam KS05186
Key Takeaway
Dam KS05186 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,843 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05186 |
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
Gruber-Wagner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS05186?
Dam KS05186 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 KS05186?
Dam KS05186 is owned by Gruber-Wagner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS05186 built?
Dam KS05186 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 KS05186?
Dam KS05186 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 KS05186?
Dam KS05186 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.