Dam KS01195

JAMES DRAW-TR· Kearny, Kansas· 19 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01195 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length4,000 ft
Max Storage907 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,300 cfs
NID IDKS01195

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

ROONEY, WT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01195?

Dam KS01195 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 KS01195?

Dam KS01195 is owned by ROONEY, WT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS01195?

Dam KS01195 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 KS01195?

Dam KS01195 has a dam height of 19 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.