Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam
Key Takeaway
Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02244 |
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
MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam?
Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp 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 Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam?
Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam is owned by MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam built?
Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam?
Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp 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 Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam?
Site 101 -Roy Fruits Sp Dam 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.