Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar
Key Takeaway
Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 25 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| NID ID | KS09258 |
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
KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar?
Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar 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 Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar?
Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar?
Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar 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 Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar?
Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar has a dam height of 8 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 Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar last inspected?
Puddler Marsh/Jamestownwild.Ar was last inspected on September 21, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.