Dam KS02733

BUCK CREEK-TR· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1960· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02733 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length384 ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDKS02733

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

BLEDSOE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02733?

Dam KS02733 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 KS02733?

Dam KS02733 is owned by BLEDSOE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02733 built?

Dam KS02733 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02733?

Dam KS02733 has a dam height of 26 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.