Dam KS00175

INDEPENDENCE CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· 51 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00175 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 51 ft (taller than 97.7% in KS)
Dam Length720 ft
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,250 cfs
NID IDKS00175

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

YOUNG, GROVER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00175?

Dam KS00175 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 KS00175?

Dam KS00175 is owned by YOUNG, GROVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00175?

Dam KS00175 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 KS00175?

Dam KS00175 has a dam height of 51 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.