Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80
Key Takeaway
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01157 |
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
JEWELL COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80?
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 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 Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80?
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 is owned by JEWELL COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 built?
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80?
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80?
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 has a dam height of 38 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.