Dam KS01851

WEST FORK WOLF CREEK-TR· Russell, Kansas· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01851 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length480 ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Max Discharge900 cfs
NID IDKS01851

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

VEVERKA, ERNEST L

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01851?

Dam KS01851 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 KS01851?

Dam KS01851 is owned by VEVERKA, ERNEST L (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS01851?

Dam KS01851 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 KS01851?

Dam KS01851 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.