Dam KS00552

COTTONWOOD CREEK-TR· Doniphan, Kansas· Built 1972· Earth· 36 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00552 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS)
Dam Length415 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge421 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS00552

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

FOLSCHE-GAUL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00552?

Dam KS00552 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 KS00552?

Dam KS00552 is owned by FOLSCHE-GAUL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00552 built?

Dam KS00552 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 KS00552?

Dam KS00552 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 KS00552?

Dam KS00552 has a dam height of 36 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.