Dam KS00123

DEER CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· 38 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00123 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS)
Dam Length410 ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Max Discharge269 cfs
NID IDKS00123

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

FALK, FRANCIS

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00123?

Dam KS00123 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 KS00123?

Dam KS00123 is owned by FALK, FRANCIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00123?

Dam KS00123 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS00123?

Dam KS00123 has a dam height of 38 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.