I-1b
Key Takeaway
I-1b is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09517 |
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
MARMATON WJD NO 102
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of I-1b?
I-1b 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 I-1b?
I-1b is owned by MARMATON WJD NO 102 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was I-1b built?
I-1b was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 I-1b?
I-1b 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 I-1b?
I-1b has a dam height of 33 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.