Dam KS04416

NORTH BRANCH OTTER CREEK-TR· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 1977· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04416 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS)
Dam Length545 ft
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,394 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDKS04416

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
Last Inspection: February 8, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

GRAHAM, H & CAROL J

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04416?

Dam KS04416 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 KS04416?

Dam KS04416 is owned by GRAHAM, H & CAROL J (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04416 built?

Dam KS04416 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 KS04416?

Dam KS04416 has a dam height of 40 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.

When was Dam KS04416 last inspected?

Dam KS04416 was last inspected on February 8, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.