Dam KS01406

SOUTH WEA CREEK-TR· Miami, Kansas· Built 1991· Earth· 16 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01406 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge242 cfs
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDKS01406

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

WEBB, CALVIN O

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01406?

Dam KS01406 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 KS01406?

Dam KS01406 is owned by WEBB, CALVIN O (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01406 built?

Dam KS01406 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 KS01406?

Dam KS01406 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 KS01406?

Dam KS01406 has a dam height of 16 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.