Dam KS00965

ELK CREEK-TR· Jackson, Kansas· Built 1972· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS00965 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge456 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS00965

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: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MCLAUGHLIN, SHIRLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS00965?

Dam KS00965 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 KS00965?

Dam KS00965 is owned by MCLAUGHLIN, SHIRLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS00965 built?

Dam KS00965 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 KS00965?

Dam KS00965 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 KS00965?

Dam KS00965 has a dam height of 27 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.