Forsberg Dam
Key Takeaway
Forsberg Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 578 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 880 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03207 |
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
FORSBERG BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forsberg Dam?
Forsberg 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 Forsberg Dam?
Forsberg Dam is owned by FORSBERG BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Forsberg Dam built?
Forsberg Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Forsberg Dam?
Forsberg Dam has a dam height of 17 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.