Dam KS04182

WALNUT CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1977· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04182 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length560 ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Max Discharge331 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDKS04182

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

WILTZ

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04182?

Dam KS04182 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 KS04182?

Dam KS04182 is owned by WILTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04182 built?

Dam KS04182 was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04182?

Dam KS04182 has a dam height of 28 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.