Dam KS01734

MILL CREEK-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Built 1965· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01734 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS)
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDKS01734

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

POTTAWATOMIE SCD (BERGES, OTTO)

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01734?

Dam KS01734 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 KS01734?

Dam KS01734 is owned by POTTAWATOMIE SCD (BERGES, OTTO) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01734 built?

Dam KS01734 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 KS01734?

Dam KS01734 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS01734?

Dam KS01734 has a dam height of 36 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.