Gsd No 1a

GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1955· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gsd No 1a is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS05059

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

LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gsd No 1a?

Gsd No 1a 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 Gsd No 1a?

Gsd No 1a is owned by LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gsd No 1a built?

Gsd No 1a was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Gsd No 1a?

Gsd No 1a serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gsd No 1a?

Gsd No 1a 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.