Sediment Pond 315c
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond 315c is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | KS07346 |
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
PITTSBURG & MIDWAY COAL MINING CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sediment Pond 315c?
Sediment Pond 315c 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 Sediment Pond 315c?
Sediment Pond 315c is owned by PITTSBURG & MIDWAY COAL MINING CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sediment Pond 315c?
Sediment Pond 315c 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 Sediment Pond 315c?
Sediment Pond 315c has a dam height of 13 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.