Dam KS04849

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Wallace, Kansas· Built 1961· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04849 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Dam Length690 ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge257 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDKS04849

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
Last Inspection: January 24, 1991
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BAEHLER, LINDA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04849?

Dam KS04849 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 KS04849?

Dam KS04849 is owned by BAEHLER, LINDA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04849 built?

Dam KS04849 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04849?

Dam KS04849 has a dam height of 17 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.

When was Dam KS04849 last inspected?

Dam KS04849 was last inspected on January 24, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.