Dam KS02783

WALNUT CREEK-TR· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1973· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02783 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDKS02783

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

CORPSTEIN FARMS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02783?

Dam KS02783 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 KS02783?

Dam KS02783 is owned by CORPSTEIN FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02783 built?

Dam KS02783 was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02783?

Dam KS02783 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.