Dam KS04841

SOUTH BOW CREEK-TR· Sheridan, Kansas· Built 1977· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04841 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS)
Dam Length920 ft
Max Storage879 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,328 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDKS04841

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

EARL MOSS & SONS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04841?

Dam KS04841 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 KS04841?

Dam KS04841 is owned by EARL MOSS & SONS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04841 built?

Dam KS04841 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 KS04841?

Dam KS04841 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS04841?

Dam KS04841 has a dam height of 40 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.