Dam KS04729

GRINDSTONE CREEK-TR· Crawford, Kansas· Built 1975· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04729 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDKS04729

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

MARKLEY, RODNEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04729?

Dam KS04729 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 KS04729?

Dam KS04729 is owned by MARKLEY, RODNEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04729 built?

Dam KS04729 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.

How tall is Dam KS04729?

Dam KS04729 has a dam height of 18 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.