Dam KS07855
Key Takeaway
Dam KS07855 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 574 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07855 |
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
GRIFFITH, FRANK H
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07855?
Dam KS07855 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 KS07855?
Dam KS07855 is owned by GRIFFITH, FRANK H (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS07855 built?
Dam KS07855 was completed in 1998, making it 28 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS07855?
Dam KS07855 has a dam height of 15 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.