Kimball Dd No 5
Key Takeaway
Kimball Dd No 5 is classified as significant hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,090 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02408 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SWITZLER CREEK WD NO 63
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kimball Dd No 5?
Kimball Dd No 5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kimball Dd No 5?
Kimball Dd No 5 is owned by SWITZLER CREEK WD NO 63 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kimball Dd No 5 built?
Kimball Dd No 5 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Kimball Dd No 5?
Kimball Dd No 5 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 Kimball Dd No 5?
Kimball Dd No 5 has a dam height of 31 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.