Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161
Key Takeaway
Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 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 | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04392 |
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
KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?
Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 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 Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?
Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 built?
Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 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 Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?
Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?
Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 has a dam height of 37 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.