Site No 15
Key Takeaway
Site No 15 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 96.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07533 |
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
HUDSON, T G
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Site No 15?
Site No 15 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 No 15?
Site No 15 is owned by HUDSON, T G (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Site No 15 built?
Site No 15 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 No 15?
Site No 15 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Site No 15?
Site No 15 has a dam height of 48 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.