Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161

SCHOOL CREEK· Woodson, Kansas· Built 1975· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS)
Dam Length1,840 ft
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDKS04392

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

KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?

Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 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 Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?

Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 built?

Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?

Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161?

Goebel-Stockebrand Frd No 161 has a dam height of 37 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.