Dam KS07475
Key Takeaway
Dam KS07475 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07475 |
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
BERNRITTER, JACK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07475?
Dam KS07475 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 KS07475?
Dam KS07475 is owned by BERNRITTER, JACK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS07475 built?
Dam KS07475 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 KS07475?
Dam KS07475 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 KS07475?
Dam KS07475 has a dam height of 29 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.