Farm Pond

FRANKS CREEK-TR· Geary, Kansas· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS09551

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

MCDOWELL, THOMAS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farm Pond?

Farm Pond 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 Farm Pond?

Farm Pond is owned by MCDOWELL, THOMAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Farm Pond?

Farm Pond has a dam height of 16 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.