Garrett Dam

WAKARUSA RIVER-TR· Osage, Kansas· Earth· 32 ft tall

High Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Garrett Dam is classified as high hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS)
Dam Length	1,300 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	387 acre-ft
Normal Storage	179 acre-ft

Surface Area	28 acres
Drainage Area	2 sq mi
NID ID	KS01571

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: September 22, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

GARRETT, MIKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garrett Dam?

Garrett Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Garrett Dam?

Garrett Dam is owned by GARRETT, MIKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Garrett Dam?

Garrett Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Garrett Dam?

Garrett Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Garrett Dam last inspected?

Garrett Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2020. 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.