Crandall Ranch

TURKEY CREEK-TR· Woodson, Kansas· Built 2010· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Crandall Ranch is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,305 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDKS09346

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 6, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CRANDALL RANCH LLC

Private

Nearby Dams

Dam KS07099

Coffey, KS

Low Hazard 17 ft

2

Coffey, KS

Low Hazard 23 ft

Frd No 114

Woodson, KS

Low Hazard 18 ft

Dam KS02654

Woodson, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Dam KS03803

Woodson, KS

Low Hazard 19 ft

Detention Dam No. 2

Woodson, KS

Low Hazard 30 ft

Dam KS04393

Woodson, KS

Low Hazard 14 ft

Dam KS02668

Woodson, KS

Low Hazard 23 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crandall Ranch?

Crandall Ranch 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 Crandall Ranch?

Crandall Ranch is owned by CRANDALL RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crandall Ranch built?

Crandall Ranch was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Crandall Ranch?

Crandall Ranch serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Crandall Ranch?

Crandall Ranch has a dam height of 35 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 Crandall Ranch last inspected?

Crandall Ranch was last inspected on August 6, 2009. 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.