Ballew Gsd No 21

GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ballew Gsd No 21 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge256 cfs
Year Modified2005
NID IDKS02064

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 1, 2005
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ballew Gsd No 21?

Ballew Gsd No 21 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 Ballew Gsd No 21?

Ballew Gsd No 21 is owned by LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ballew Gsd No 21?

Ballew Gsd No 21 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 Ballew Gsd No 21?

Ballew Gsd No 21 has a dam height of 25 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.

When was Ballew Gsd No 21 last inspected?

Ballew Gsd No 21 was last inspected on August 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.