Dam KS04033

INDIAN CREEK-TR· Shawnee, Kansas· Built 1997· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04033 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge417 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDKS04033

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

SCHMITZ, LAMBERT V

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04033?

Dam KS04033 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 KS04033?

Dam KS04033 is owned by SCHMITZ, LAMBERT V (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04033 built?

Dam KS04033 was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS04033?

Dam KS04033 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS04033?

Dam KS04033 has a dam height of 22 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.