Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir)
Key Takeaway
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 88 ft (taller than 99.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 7,210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 452 acres |
| Drainage Area | 207 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 96,172 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09334 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAWNEE WJD NO 81
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir)?
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir)?
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) is owned by PAWNEE WJD NO 81 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) built?
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir)?
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir)?
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) has a dam height of 88 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 Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) last inspected?
Mpd No. 4-10 (Horsethief Reservoir) was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.