Dam KS01316

OWL CREEK-TR· Lincoln, Kansas· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01316 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length615 ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Max Discharge576 cfs
NID IDKS01316

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

WITTE, ELDOR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01316?

Dam KS01316 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 KS01316?

Dam KS01316 is owned by WITTE, ELDOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS01316?

Dam KS01316 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS01316?

Dam KS01316 has a dam height of 20 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.