Dd No 1 (Vogelman)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 1 (Vogelman) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 599 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07077 |
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
WHITEWATER RIVER WJD NO 22
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 1 (Vogelman)?
Dd No 1 (Vogelman) 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 Dd No 1 (Vogelman)?
Dd No 1 (Vogelman) is owned by WHITEWATER RIVER WJD NO 22 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 1 (Vogelman) built?
Dd No 1 (Vogelman) was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Dd No 1 (Vogelman)?
Dd No 1 (Vogelman) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No 1 (Vogelman)?
Dd No 1 (Vogelman) 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.