Dam KS00662

BRUSH CREEK-TR· Ellsworth, Kansas· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00662 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length805 ft
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge308 cfs
NID IDKS00662

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: June 6, 1990
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WESTERMAN, RALPH

Private

Nearby Dams

Dam KS03664

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Low Hazard 15 ft

East Elkhorn Creek Dam

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High Hazard 32 ft

Dam KS00661

Ellsworth, KS

Low Hazard 16 ft

William Day Detention Dam

Lincoln, KS

Significant Hazard 22 ft

Dam KS01314

Lincoln, KS

High Hazard 20 ft

Dam KS00649

Ellsworth, KS

Low Hazard 22 ft

Dam KS03602

Ellsworth, KS

Low Hazard 16 ft

Dam KS00643

Ellsworth, KS

Low Hazard 17 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00662?

Dam KS00662 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 KS00662?

Dam KS00662 is owned by WESTERMAN, RALPH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS00662?

Dam KS00662 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 KS00662?

Dam KS00662 has a dam height of 23 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 KS00662 last inspected?

Dam KS00662 was last inspected on June 6, 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.