Dam KS05432

Tr- Mud Creek· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1986· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS05432 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDKS05432

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

Ownership

Stella Zimmer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS05432?

Dam KS05432 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 KS05432?

Dam KS05432 is owned by Stella Zimmer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS05432 built?

Dam KS05432 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 KS05432?

Dam KS05432 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS05432?

Dam KS05432 has a dam height of 25 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.