Dam KS09150
Key Takeaway
Dam KS09150 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 93.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09150 |
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
WENGER BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS09150?
Dam KS09150 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 KS09150?
Dam KS09150 is owned by WENGER BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS09150 built?
Dam KS09150 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 KS09150?
Dam KS09150 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam KS09150?
Dam KS09150 has a dam height of 41 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.