Dam KS04688

CLEAR CREEK-TR· Ellsworth, Kansas· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04688 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge333 cfs
NID IDKS04688

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: September 6, 2004
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SCHNEIDER, RANDY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04688?

Dam KS04688 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 KS04688?

Dam KS04688 is owned by SCHNEIDER, RANDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS04688?

Dam KS04688 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 KS04688?

Dam KS04688 has a dam height of 23 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 KS04688 last inspected?

Dam KS04688 was last inspected on September 6, 2004. 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.