Dam KS02476

MARAIS DES CYGNES RIVER· Franklin, Kansas· Built 1955· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02476 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS)
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS02476

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

OTTAWA, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02476?

Dam KS02476 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 KS02476?

Dam KS02476 is owned by OTTAWA, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02476 built?

Dam KS02476 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.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS02476?

Dam KS02476 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS02476?

Dam KS02476 has a dam height of 15 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.