Dam KS04500

LITTLE TURKEY CREEK-TR· Wyandotte, Kansas· Built 1968· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04500 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length370 ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDKS04500

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

UNKNOWN

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04500?

Dam KS04500 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 KS04500?

Dam KS04500 is owned by UNKNOWN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04500 built?

Dam KS04500 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04500?

Dam KS04500 has a dam height of 26 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.