Dam KS07037
Key Takeaway
Dam KS07037 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 0.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 114 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07037 |
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
BILLS COAL CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07037?
Dam KS07037 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 KS07037?
Dam KS07037 is owned by BILLS COAL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS07037 built?
Dam KS07037 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 KS07037?
Dam KS07037 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS07037?
Dam KS07037 has a dam height of 11 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.