Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing
Key Takeaway
Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07850 |
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
DAVIS, RANDALL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing?
Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing 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 Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing?
Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing is owned by DAVIS, RANDALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing built?
Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing 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.
What is the primary purpose of Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing?
Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing 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 Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing?
Davis Dam/Watercrest Landing has a dam height of 32 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.