Dam KS05282
Key Takeaway
Dam KS05282 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05282 |
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
E. J. Pannbacker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS05282?
Dam KS05282 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 KS05282?
Dam KS05282 is owned by E. J. Pannbacker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS05282 built?
Dam KS05282 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 KS05282?
Dam KS05282 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS05282?
Dam KS05282 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.