Dam KS04273

ROBIDOUX CREEK-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04273 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge219 cfs
NID IDKS04273

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

FELDHAUSEN, ROBERT A

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04273?

Dam KS04273 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 KS04273?

Dam KS04273 is owned by FELDHAUSEN, ROBERT A (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS04273?

Dam KS04273 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 KS04273?

Dam KS04273 has a dam height of 24 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.