Dam KS09037
Key Takeaway
Dam KS09037 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 473 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 832 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09037 |
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
BARMBY, GAVIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS09037?
Dam KS09037 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 KS09037?
Dam KS09037 is owned by BARMBY, GAVIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS09037 built?
Dam KS09037 was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 KS09037?
Dam KS09037 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS09037?
Dam KS09037 has a dam height of 21 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 KS09037 last inspected?
Dam KS09037 was last inspected on June 19, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.