Sedimentation Dam No 4
Key Takeaway
Sedimentation Dam No 4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07553 |
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
YATES CENTER, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sedimentation Dam No 4?
Sedimentation Dam No 4 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 Sedimentation Dam No 4?
Sedimentation Dam No 4 is owned by YATES CENTER, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sedimentation Dam No 4 built?
Sedimentation Dam No 4 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Sedimentation Dam No 4?
Sedimentation Dam No 4 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sedimentation Dam No 4?
Sedimentation Dam No 4 has a dam height of 38 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.