Dam KS07777
Key Takeaway
Dam KS07777 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 418 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07777 |
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
THORNTON, HARRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07777?
Dam KS07777 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 KS07777?
Dam KS07777 is owned by THORNTON, HARRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS07777 built?
Dam KS07777 was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS07777?
Dam KS07777 has a dam height of 26 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.