Dam KS00418

SAND CREEK-TR· Coffey, Kansas· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00418 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,350 cfs
NID IDKS00418

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

FOCKELE, FRED

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00418?

Dam KS00418 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 KS00418?

Dam KS00418 is owned by FOCKELE, FRED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00418?

Dam KS00418 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 KS00418?

Dam KS00418 has a dam height of 28 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.