Dam KS00260

MULBERRY CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1958· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00260 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length580 ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDKS00260

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

LUKERT, JOHN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00260?

Dam KS00260 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 KS00260?

Dam KS00260 is owned by LUKERT, JOHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00260 built?

Dam KS00260 was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00260?

Dam KS00260 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 KS00260?

Dam KS00260 has a dam height of 23 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.