Dam KS01684

BATTLE CREEK-TR· Ottawa, Kansas· Built 1960· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01684 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length389 ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Max Discharge685 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDKS01684

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

GUIPRE, MAX

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01684?

Dam KS01684 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 KS01684?

Dam KS01684 is owned by GUIPRE, MAX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01684 built?

Dam KS01684 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS01684?

Dam KS01684 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.