Dam KS00599

RILEY CREEK-TR· Republic, Kansas· Built 1970· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00599 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 1.3% in KS)
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDKS00599

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
Last Inspection: March 23, 1990
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

HANSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00599?

Dam KS00599 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 KS00599?

Dam KS00599 is owned by HANSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00599 built?

Dam KS00599 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS00599?

Dam KS00599 has a dam height of 12 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.

When was Dam KS00599 last inspected?

Dam KS00599 was last inspected on March 23, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.