Kiefer Dam-1919

MARAIS DES CYGNES RIVER· Franklin, Kansas· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Kiefer Dam-1919 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length165 ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
NID IDKS02474

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

OTTAWA, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kiefer Dam-1919?

Kiefer Dam-1919 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 Kiefer Dam-1919?

Kiefer Dam-1919 is owned by OTTAWA, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kiefer Dam-1919?

Kiefer Dam-1919 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kiefer Dam-1919?

Kiefer Dam-1919 has a dam height of 13 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.