Bouziden Dam 2

EAST BRANCH BEAR CREEK-TR· Clark, Kansas· Built 1976· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bouziden Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length784 ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,616 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDKS03918

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BOUZIDEN ET AL, DAVID S

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bouziden Dam 2?

Bouziden Dam 2 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 Bouziden Dam 2?

Bouziden Dam 2 is owned by BOUZIDEN ET AL, DAVID S (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bouziden Dam 2 built?

Bouziden Dam 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Bouziden Dam 2?

Bouziden Dam 2 has a dam height of 29 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.

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.