Dd No 36

PONY CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 2002· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 36 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS)
Dam Length2,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage282 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,690 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDKS09062

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: September 26, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

PONY CREEK WJD NO 78

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 36?

Dd No 36 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 36?

Dd No 36 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 36 built?

Dd No 36 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 36?

Dd No 36 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 36?

Dd No 36 has a dam height of 35 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 36 last inspected?

Dd No 36 was last inspected on September 26, 2002. 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.