Dam KS07558
Key Takeaway
Dam KS07558 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07558 |
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
MEIER, WILLIAM E
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07558?
Dam KS07558 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 KS07558?
Dam KS07558 is owned by MEIER, WILLIAM E (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS07558 built?
Dam KS07558 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 KS07558?
Dam KS07558 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 KS07558?
Dam KS07558 has a dam height of 20 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.