Dam KS01860

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Russell, Kansas· Built 1966· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01860 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length375 ft
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Max Discharge396 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDKS01860

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

RUTHVEN

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01860?

Dam KS01860 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 KS01860?

Dam KS01860 is owned by RUTHVEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01860 built?

Dam KS01860 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 KS01860?

Dam KS01860 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS01860?

Dam KS01860 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.