Dam KS04870

WHITE ROCK CREEK-TR· Jewell, Kansas· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04870 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 94.1% in KS)
Dam Length1,035 ft
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Max Discharge536 cfs
NID IDKS04870

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

JEWELL COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04870?

Dam KS04870 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 KS04870?

Dam KS04870 is owned by JEWELL COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS04870?

Dam KS04870 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 KS04870?

Dam KS04870 has a dam height of 42 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.