Dam KS04451

NORTH FORK SAC CREEK BRANCH-TR· Franklin, Kansas· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04451 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,130 ft
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Max Discharge181 cfs
NID IDKS04451

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BURKDOLL, J E

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04451?

Dam KS04451 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 KS04451?

Dam KS04451 is owned by BURKDOLL, J E (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS04451?

Dam KS04451 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS04451?

Dam KS04451 has a dam height of 36 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.