Dam KS02904

INDEPENDENCE CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· Built 1961· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02904 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length300 ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Max Discharge169 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDKS02904

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

SCHWARZER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02904?

Dam KS02904 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 KS02904?

Dam KS02904 is owned by SCHWARZER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02904 built?

Dam KS02904 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02904?

Dam KS02904 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.