Dam KS07765

PARADISE CREEK-TR· Osborne, Kansas· Built 1996· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07765 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDKS07765

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 21, 1997
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ELLIOTT, DEAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07765?

Dam KS07765 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 KS07765?

Dam KS07765 is owned by ELLIOTT, DEAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07765 built?

Dam KS07765 was completed in 1996, making it 30 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS07765?

Dam KS07765 has a dam height of 23 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 KS07765 last inspected?

Dam KS07765 was last inspected on January 21, 1997. 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.