Dam KS00073

WATSON BRANCH OTTER CREEK-TR· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 1936· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00073 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length580 ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,355 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDKS00073

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

WIEDEMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00073?

Dam KS00073 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 Dam KS00073?

Dam KS00073 is owned by WIEDEMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00073 built?

Dam KS00073 was completed in 1936, making it 90 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS00073?

Dam KS00073 has a dam height of 26 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.