Dam KS02812

SALT CREEK-TR· Leavenworth, Kansas· Built 1971· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02812 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length430 ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Max Discharge306 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDKS02812

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

HEINTZELMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02812?

Dam KS02812 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 KS02812?

Dam KS02812 is owned by HEINTZELMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02812 built?

Dam KS02812 was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02812?

Dam KS02812 has a dam height of 29 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.