Dam KS04706

SOUTH FORK NINNESCAW RIVER-TR· Kingman, Kansas· Built 1977· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04706 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDKS04706

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

DYE, DON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04706?

Dam KS04706 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 KS04706?

Dam KS04706 is owned by DYE, DON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04706 built?

Dam KS04706 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 KS04706?

Dam KS04706 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS04706?

Dam KS04706 has a dam height of 19 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.