Dam KS04694

DOG CREEK-TR· Barber, Kansas· Built 1976· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04694 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length216 ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Max Discharge361 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDKS04694

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

MILLS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04694?

Dam KS04694 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 KS04694?

Dam KS04694 is owned by MILLS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04694 built?

Dam KS04694 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04694?

Dam KS04694 has a dam height of 33 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.