Dam KS04026

LITTLE WILD HORSE CREEK-TR· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1976· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04026 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length410 ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Max Discharge254 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDKS04026

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

TABBERT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04026?

Dam KS04026 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 KS04026?

Dam KS04026 is owned by TABBERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04026 built?

Dam KS04026 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04026?

Dam KS04026 has a dam height of 25 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.