Dam KS00697

PAWNEE RIVER-TR· Gray, Kansas· Built 1965· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00697 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.4% in KS)
Dam Length515 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDKS00697

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: November 4, 1997
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

FARMERS COOP ASSN-GARDEN CITY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00697?

Dam KS00697 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 KS00697?

Dam KS00697 is owned by FARMERS COOP ASSN-GARDEN CITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00697 built?

Dam KS00697 was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS00697?

Dam KS00697 has a dam height of 10 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 KS00697 last inspected?

Dam KS00697 was last inspected on November 4, 1997. 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.