Kars469

COVERT CREEK-TR· Osborne, Kansas· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kars469 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS09384

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: March 27, 2012
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LUND LE, ALBERTA F

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kars469?

Kars469 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 Kars469?

Kars469 is owned by LUND LE, ALBERTA F (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kars469?

Kars469 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kars469?

Kars469 has a dam height of 19 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 Kars469 last inspected?

Kars469 was last inspected on March 27, 2012. 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.