Dam KS02816

LITTLE SANDY CREEK-TR· Leavenworth, Kansas· Built 1972· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02816 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS)
Dam Length540 ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Max Discharge182 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS02816

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

HAWLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02816?

Dam KS02816 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 KS02816?

Dam KS02816 is owned by HAWLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02816 built?

Dam KS02816 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02816?

Dam KS02816 has a dam height of 32 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.