Dam KS01762

NORTH FORK SAPPA CREEK-TR· Rawlins, Kansas· Built 1961· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01762 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge600 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDKS01762

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

HENNIGSEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01762?

Dam KS01762 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 KS01762?

Dam KS01762 is owned by HENNIGSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01762 built?

Dam KS01762 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 KS01762?

Dam KS01762 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 KS01762?

Dam KS01762 has a dam height of 24 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.