Dam KS00429

LITTLE ROCK CREEK· Coffey, Kansas· Built 1973· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00429 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length750 ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,228 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDKS00429

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

TEE JAY ASSOC INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00429?

Dam KS00429 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 KS00429?

Dam KS00429 is owned by TEE JAY ASSOC INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00429 built?

Dam KS00429 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 KS00429?

Dam KS00429 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS00429?

Dam KS00429 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.