James T. & Deeann Foote

NORTH WEA CREEK-TR· Miami, Kansas· Built 1977· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

James T. & Deeann Foote is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Dam Length1,040 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDKS09142

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: June 27, 2013
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

FOOTE LAND COMPANY LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of James T. & Deeann Foote?

James T. & Deeann Foote 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 James T. & Deeann Foote?

James T. & Deeann Foote is owned by FOOTE LAND COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was James T. & Deeann Foote built?

James T. & Deeann Foote was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 James T. & Deeann Foote?

James T. & Deeann Foote serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is James T. & Deeann Foote?

James T. & Deeann Foote 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.

When was James T. & Deeann Foote last inspected?

James T. & Deeann Foote was last inspected on June 27, 2013. 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.