Dam KS07890

LOST CREEK-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Built 2000· Earth· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07890 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 96.6% in KS)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage877 acre-ft
Normal Storage483 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,311 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
Year Modified2013
NID IDKS07890

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: July 9, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

EVERGY, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07890?

Dam KS07890 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 KS07890?

Dam KS07890 is owned by EVERGY, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07890 built?

Dam KS07890 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 KS07890?

Dam KS07890 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 KS07890?

Dam KS07890 has a dam height of 47 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 KS07890 last inspected?

Dam KS07890 was last inspected on July 9, 2003. 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.