Colwich Park Dam

COWSKIN CREEK-TR· Sedgwick, Kansas· Built 2008· Earth· 10 ft tall

High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Colwich Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	10 ft (taller than 0.4% in KS)
Dam Length	1,797 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	171 acre-ft
Normal Storage	74 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Year Completed	2008 (18 years old)
NID ID	KS09310

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 20, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

COLWICH, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Colwich Park Dam?

Colwich Park Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Colwich Park Dam?

Colwich Park Dam is owned by COLWICH, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Colwich Park Dam built?

Colwich Park Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Colwich Park Dam?

Colwich Park Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Colwich Park Dam last inspected?

Colwich Park Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2022. 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.