Dam KS02589

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Trego, Kansas· Built 1969· 59 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02589 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 59 ft (taller than 98.7% in KS)
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Max Discharge188 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDKS02589

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

TREGO COUNTY SCD

Local Government

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Dam KS02590

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Low Hazard 23 ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02589?

Dam KS02589 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 KS02589?

Dam KS02589 is owned by TREGO COUNTY SCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02589 built?

Dam KS02589 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 KS02589?

Dam KS02589 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 KS02589?

Dam KS02589 has a dam height of 59 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.