Dam KS09020
Key Takeaway
Dam KS09020 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 1.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 494 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09020 |
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
MOREHEAD, RUTH J
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS09020?
Dam KS09020 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 KS09020?
Dam KS09020 is owned by MOREHEAD, RUTH J (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS09020 built?
Dam KS09020 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 KS09020?
Dam KS09020 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS09020?
Dam KS09020 has a dam height of 12 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.
When was Dam KS09020 last inspected?
Dam KS09020 was last inspected on November 7, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.