R I Hall Stockwater Dam

SWEETWATER CREEK - CR· Ellis, Kansas· Built 1971· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

R I Hall Stockwater Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Max Discharge626 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDKS00627

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

SCHMIDT, RAYMOND

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of R I Hall Stockwater Dam?

R I Hall Stockwater 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 R I Hall Stockwater Dam?

R I Hall Stockwater Dam is owned by SCHMIDT, RAYMOND (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was R I Hall Stockwater Dam built?

R I Hall Stockwater Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is R I Hall Stockwater Dam?

R I Hall Stockwater Dam has a dam height of 30 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.