Dd No 19

PONY CREEK· Brown, Kansas· Built 2006· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 19 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage386 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge1,240 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDKS09278

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: October 26, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

PONY CREEK WJD NO 78

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 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 Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 is owned by PONY CREEK WJD NO 78 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 19 built?

Dd No 19 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 has a dam height of 38 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 Dd No 19 last inspected?

Dd No 19 was last inspected on October 26, 2007. 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.