Dam KS07582
Key Takeaway
Dam KS07582 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07582 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEHNKE ET AL, MEREDITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07582?
Dam KS07582 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS07582?
Dam KS07582 is owned by BEHNKE ET AL, MEREDITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS07582 built?
Dam KS07582 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 KS07582?
Dam KS07582 serves the following purposes: 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 KS07582?
Dam KS07582 has a dam height of 14 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.