Dam KS01743

STRAIGHT CREEK-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Built 1971· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01743 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length765 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge233 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDKS01743

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

MYERS, DEAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01743?

Dam KS01743 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 KS01743?

Dam KS01743 is owned by MYERS, DEAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01743 built?

Dam KS01743 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 KS01743?

Dam KS01743 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 KS01743?

Dam KS01743 has a dam height of 27 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.