Dam KS04567

HORSESHOE CREEK-TR· Washington, Kansas· Built 1975· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04567 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge456 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDKS04567

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

SCHRAMM, HENRY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04567?

Dam KS04567 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 KS04567?

Dam KS04567 is owned by SCHRAMM, HENRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04567 built?

Dam KS04567 was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS04567?

Dam KS04567 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 KS04567?

Dam KS04567 has a dam height of 22 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.