Dam KS02594

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Trego, Kansas· Built 1954· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02594 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length947 ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,480 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDKS02594

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

ROSPROY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02594?

Dam KS02594 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 KS02594?

Dam KS02594 is owned by ROSPROY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02594 built?

Dam KS02594 was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02594?

Dam KS02594 has a dam height of 19 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.