Dam KS01750

KANSAS RIVER-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Built 1955· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01750 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length250 ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Max Discharge760 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS01750

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

PUGH, RICHARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01750?

Dam KS01750 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 KS01750?

Dam KS01750 is owned by PUGH, RICHARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01750 built?

Dam KS01750 was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS01750?

Dam KS01750 has a dam height of 28 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.