Ed Vanderbilt Dam
Key Takeaway
Ed Vanderbilt Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 518 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00795 |
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
VANDERBILT, EG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ed Vanderbilt Dam?
Ed Vanderbilt Dam 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 Ed Vanderbilt Dam?
Ed Vanderbilt Dam is owned by VANDERBILT, EG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ed Vanderbilt Dam built?
Ed Vanderbilt Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Ed Vanderbilt Dam?
Ed Vanderbilt Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ed Vanderbilt Dam?
Ed Vanderbilt Dam has a dam height of 25 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.