Dam KS04834

NORTH FORK SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Sherman, Kansas· Built 1952· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04834 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDKS04834

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

COGSWELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04834?

Dam KS04834 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 KS04834?

Dam KS04834 is owned by COGSWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04834 built?

Dam KS04834 was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04834?

Dam KS04834 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.