Rockwood Falls Estates
Key Takeaway
Rockwood Falls Estates is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07917 |
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
ROCKWOOD FALLS ESTATES HOMES ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rockwood Falls Estates?
Rockwood Falls Estates 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 Rockwood Falls Estates?
Rockwood Falls Estates is owned by ROCKWOOD FALLS ESTATES HOMES ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rockwood Falls Estates built?
Rockwood Falls Estates 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 Rockwood Falls Estates?
Rockwood Falls Estates serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rockwood Falls Estates?
Rockwood Falls Estates has a dam height of 20 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 Rockwood Falls Estates last inspected?
Rockwood Falls Estates was last inspected on April 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.