Overflow Dam
Key Takeaway
Overflow Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03842 |
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
WIEBE LLC, TED & NANCY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Overflow Dam?
Overflow Dam 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 Overflow Dam?
Overflow Dam is owned by WIEBE LLC, TED & NANCY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Overflow Dam built?
Overflow Dam 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 Overflow Dam?
Overflow Dam 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 Overflow Dam?
Overflow Dam 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.