Sediment Pond 5
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond 5 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 0.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,532 cfs |
| NID ID | KS07353 |
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 5?
Sediment Pond 5 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 5?
Sediment Pond 5 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 5?
Sediment Pond 5 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 5?
Sediment Pond 5 has a dam height of 9 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.