Dam KS00389

WEST FANCY CREEK-TR· Clay, Kansas· Built 1972· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00389 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge367 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS00389

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

BAUER, F W

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00389?

Dam KS00389 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 KS00389?

Dam KS00389 is owned by BAUER, F W (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00389 built?

Dam KS00389 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 KS00389?

Dam KS00389 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS00389?

Dam KS00389 has a dam height of 20 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.