Dam KS01615

COVERT CREEK-TR· Osborne, Kansas· Built 1970· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01615 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDKS01615

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

RUGGLES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01615?

Dam KS01615 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 KS01615?

Dam KS01615 is owned by RUGGLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01615 built?

Dam KS01615 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS01615?

Dam KS01615 has a dam height of 17 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.