Hubble Site No. 1

BEAVER CREEK-TR· Harper, Kansas· Built 2002· Earth· 16 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hubble Site No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length385 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDKS07930

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
Last Inspection: November 6, 2002
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

HUBBLE, ROGER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hubble Site No. 1?

Hubble Site No. 1 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 Hubble Site No. 1?

Hubble Site No. 1 is owned by HUBBLE, ROGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hubble Site No. 1 built?

Hubble Site No. 1 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Hubble Site No. 1?

Hubble Site No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hubble Site No. 1?

Hubble Site No. 1 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.

When was Hubble Site No. 1 last inspected?

Hubble Site No. 1 was last inspected on November 6, 2002. 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.