Frontenac Site

COW CREEK -TR· Crawford, Kansas· Rockfill· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Frontenac Site is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,075 cfs
NID IDKS07781

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: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MENGHINI, A J

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frontenac Site?

Frontenac 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 Frontenac Site?

Frontenac Site is owned by MENGHINI, A J (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Frontenac Site?

Frontenac Site has a dam height of 13 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.