Recreation Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Recreation Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00632 |
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
SCHMIDT, ROBERT E
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Recreation Dam No 2?
Recreation Dam No 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 Recreation Dam No 2?
Recreation Dam No 2 is owned by SCHMIDT, ROBERT E (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Recreation Dam No 2 built?
Recreation Dam No 2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Recreation Dam No 2?
Recreation Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Recreation Dam No 2?
Recreation Dam No 2 has a dam height of 28 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 Recreation Dam No 2 last inspected?
Recreation Dam No 2 was last inspected on January 26, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.