Rice Farms Irrigation Pond

DELAWARE RIVER-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 2014· Other· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDKS09514

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: April 5, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

RICE FAMILY FARMS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rice Farms Irrigation Pond?

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond 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 Rice Farms Irrigation Pond?

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond is owned by RICE FAMILY FARMS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rice Farms Irrigation Pond built?

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Rice Farms Irrigation Pond?

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond 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 Rice Farms Irrigation Pond?

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 25 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 Rice Farms Irrigation Pond last inspected?

Rice Farms Irrigation Pond was last inspected on April 5, 2013. 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.