Quail Creek Estates Dam

SAMD CREEK-TR· Harvey, Kansas· Concrete· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Quail Creek Estates Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.4% in KS)
Dam Length50 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,070 cfs
NID IDKS07222

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: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

D&G PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Quail Creek Estates Dam?

Quail Creek Estates Dam 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 Quail Creek Estates Dam?

Quail Creek Estates Dam is owned by D&G PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Quail Creek Estates Dam?

Quail Creek Estates Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Quail Creek Estates Dam?

Quail Creek Estates Dam has a dam height of 10 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.