Impoundment 4
Key Takeaway
Impoundment 4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03746 |
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
WHEELER, STEVE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Impoundment 4?
Impoundment 4 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 Impoundment 4?
Impoundment 4 is owned by WHEELER, STEVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Impoundment 4 built?
Impoundment 4 was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Impoundment 4?
Impoundment 4 has a dam height of 18 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.