Dam KS00887

NEOSHO RIVER-TR· Neosho, Kansas· Built 1926· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00887 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,020 ft
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage860 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,400 cfs
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDKS00887

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: April 21, 2008
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 KS00887?

Dam KS00887 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 KS00887?

Dam KS00887 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 KS00887 built?

Dam KS00887 was completed in 1926, making it 100 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS00887?

Dam KS00887 has a dam height of 38 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 KS00887 last inspected?

Dam KS00887 was last inspected on April 21, 2008. 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.