Garabay Bros Rec Dam
Key Takeaway
Garabay Bros Rec Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 635 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04873 |
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
GARIBAY BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garabay Bros Rec Dam?
Garabay Bros Rec 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 Garabay Bros Rec Dam?
Garabay Bros Rec Dam is owned by GARIBAY BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garabay Bros Rec Dam built?
Garabay Bros Rec Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Garabay Bros Rec Dam?
Garabay Bros Rec Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Garabay Bros Rec Dam?
Garabay Bros Rec Dam has a dam height of 22 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.