Mpd No C-2
Key Takeaway
Mpd No C-2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 84% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,546 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09296 |
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 Mpd No C-2?
Mpd No C-2 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 Mpd No C-2?
Mpd No C-2 is owned by MARMATON WJD NO 102 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mpd No C-2 built?
Mpd No C-2 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Mpd No C-2?
Mpd No C-2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mpd No C-2?
Mpd No C-2 has a dam height of 34 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.
When was Mpd No C-2 last inspected?
Mpd No C-2 was last inspected on October 20, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.