Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1

GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1955· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge238 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS02062

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: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1?

Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 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 Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1?

Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 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.

When was Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 built?

Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1?

Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 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 Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1?

Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 has a dam height of 19 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.