Dam KS00880

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Logan, Kansas· Built 1954· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00880 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 95.4% in KS)
Dam Length900 ft
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Max Discharge5,000 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDKS00880

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

KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00880?

Dam KS00880 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 KS00880?

Dam KS00880 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00880 built?

Dam KS00880 was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS00880?

Dam KS00880 has a dam height of 44 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.