Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 472 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07359 |
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
MEYER, CALVIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower)?
Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) 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 Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower)?
Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) is owned by MEYER, CALVIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) built?
Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower)?
Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower)?
Meyer Dam No 1 (Lower) 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.