Dam KS07847

WEST FANCY CREEK-TR· Washington, Kansas· Built 1998· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07847 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,500 cfs
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDKS07847

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: April 15, 2000
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MEIER, DUANE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07847?

Dam KS07847 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 KS07847?

Dam KS07847 is owned by MEIER, DUANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07847 built?

Dam KS07847 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 KS07847?

Dam KS07847 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS07847?

Dam KS07847 has a dam height of 21 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 KS07847 last inspected?

Dam KS07847 was last inspected on April 15, 2000. 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.