Dam KS02849

SALT CREEK-TR· Leavenworth, Kansas· Built 1962· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02849 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length500 ft
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Max Discharge885 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDKS02849

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

HEIM, GERALD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02849?

Dam KS02849 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 KS02849?

Dam KS02849 is owned by HEIM, GERALD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02849 built?

Dam KS02849 was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02849?

Dam KS02849 has a dam height of 23 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.