Dd No 219 (King)

PLUM CREEK-TR· Woodson, Kansas· Built 1979· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 219 (King) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,010 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDKS07547

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 24, 2007
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 219 (King)?

Dd No 219 (King) 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 219 (King)?

Dd No 219 (King) is owned by CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 219 (King) built?

Dd No 219 (King) was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 219 (King)?

Dd No 219 (King) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 219 (King)?

Dd No 219 (King) has a dam height of 14 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 219 (King) last inspected?

Dd No 219 (King) was last inspected on July 24, 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.