Dam KS01782

GOOSE CREEK· Reno, Kansas· Built 1966· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01782 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS)
Dam Length950 ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Max Discharge552 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDKS01782

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

SEATON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01782?

Dam KS01782 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 KS01782?

Dam KS01782 is owned by SEATON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01782 built?

Dam KS01782 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 KS01782?

Dam KS01782 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS01782?

Dam KS01782 has a dam height of 21 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.