Pond No. 2

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Saline, Kansas· Built 2006· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Pond No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length863 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDKS09272

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: July 28, 2006
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

NORRIS PETERSON IRREVOCABLE TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pond No. 2?

Pond No. 2 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 Pond No. 2?

Pond No. 2 is owned by NORRIS PETERSON IRREVOCABLE TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pond No. 2 built?

Pond No. 2 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Pond No. 2?

Pond No. 2 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 Pond No. 2?

Pond No. 2 has a dam height of 18 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 Pond No. 2 last inspected?

Pond No. 2 was last inspected on July 28, 2006. 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.