Dam KS07866

MUDDY CREEK-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Built 1999· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07866 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge637 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDKS07866

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: August 8, 2000
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

EDELMAN, GARY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07866?

Dam KS07866 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 KS07866?

Dam KS07866 is owned by EDELMAN, GARY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07866 built?

Dam KS07866 was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS07866?

Dam KS07866 has a dam height of 22 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 KS07866 last inspected?

Dam KS07866 was last inspected on August 8, 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.