Gilkey Dam
Key Takeaway
Gilkey Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 328 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02930 |
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
GILKEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gilkey Dam?
Gilkey 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 Gilkey Dam?
Gilkey Dam is owned by GILKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gilkey Dam built?
Gilkey Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Gilkey Dam?
Gilkey Dam has a dam height of 29 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.