Dam KS00682

MARAIS DES CYGNES RIVER-TR· Franklin, Kansas· Built 1971· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00682 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge340 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDKS00682

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

MCCAMPBELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00682?

Dam KS00682 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 KS00682?

Dam KS00682 is owned by MCCAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00682 built?

Dam KS00682 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 KS00682?

Dam KS00682 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 KS00682?

Dam KS00682 has a dam height of 30 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.