Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course)
Key Takeaway
Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) is classified as high hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,650 cfs |
| NID ID | KS09010 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FRGC LLC DBA FALCON RIDGE GOLF CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course)?
Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) 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 Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course)?
Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) is owned by FRGC LLC DBA FALCON RIDGE GOLF CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course)?
Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course)?
Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) 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.
When was Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) last inspected?
Dam 1 (Falcon Ridge Golf Course) was last inspected on March 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.