Dam KS00179

INDEPENDENCE CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00179 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge211 cfs
NID IDKS00179

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

GORMLEY, RAYMOND C

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00179?

Dam KS00179 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 KS00179?

Dam KS00179 is owned by GORMLEY, RAYMOND C (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00179?

Dam KS00179 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 KS00179?

Dam KS00179 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.

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.