Pl-566 Site No. 23
Key Takeaway
Pl-566 Site No. 23 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 84% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 4,636 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,096 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | KS07924 |
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
UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pl-566 Site No. 23?
Pl-566 Site No. 23 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 Pl-566 Site No. 23?
Pl-566 Site No. 23 is owned by UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pl-566 Site No. 23 built?
Pl-566 Site No. 23 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Pl-566 Site No. 23?
Pl-566 Site No. 23 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 Pl-566 Site No. 23?
Pl-566 Site No. 23 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 Pl-566 Site No. 23 last inspected?
Pl-566 Site No. 23 was last inspected on April 23, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.