Ericson Site

PAWNEE CREEK-MARMATON TR· Bourbon, Kansas· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ericson Site is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
NID IDKS09544

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MARMATON WJD NO 102

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ericson Site?

Ericson Site 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 Ericson Site?

Ericson Site is owned by MARMATON WJD NO 102 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Ericson Site?

Ericson Site has a dam height of 17 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.

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.