Flanders Dam
Key Takeaway
Flanders Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 799 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01034 |
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
Flanders, Bruce S.
Private
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Flanders Dam?
Flanders 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 Flanders Dam?
Flanders Dam is owned by Flanders, Bruce S. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flanders Dam built?
Flanders Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Flanders Dam?
Flanders Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flanders Dam?
Flanders Dam has a dam height of 28 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.