Rex Moore Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Rex Moore Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 904 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00498 |
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
MOORE & SONS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rex Moore Detention Dam?
Rex Moore Detention 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 Rex Moore Detention Dam?
Rex Moore Detention Dam is owned by MOORE & SONS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rex Moore Detention Dam built?
Rex Moore Detention Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Rex Moore Detention Dam?
Rex Moore Detention Dam 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 Rex Moore Detention Dam?
Rex Moore Detention Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Rex Moore Detention Dam last inspected?
Rex Moore Detention Dam was last inspected on March 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.