Dam KS01648

FIRST CREEK-TR· Ottawa, Kansas· Built 1964· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01648 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length470 ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Max Discharge622 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDKS01648

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

BLAHA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01648?

Dam KS01648 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 KS01648?

Dam KS01648 is owned by BLAHA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01648 built?

Dam KS01648 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 KS01648?

Dam KS01648 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 KS01648?

Dam KS01648 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.