Dam KS02546

DRY CREEK-TR· Jewell, Kansas· Built 1928· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02546 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Max Discharge700 cfs
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)
NID IDKS02546

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

JEWELL COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02546?

Dam KS02546 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 KS02546?

Dam KS02546 is owned by JEWELL COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02546 built?

Dam KS02546 was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 KS02546?

Dam KS02546 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 KS02546?

Dam KS02546 has a dam height of 13 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.