Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv

GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1957· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage605 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
Year Modified2009
NID IDKS02077

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 29, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv?

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv 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 Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv?

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv is owned by LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv built?

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv?

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv?

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv has a dam height of 36 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 Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv last inspected?

Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No Iv was last inspected on July 29, 2009. 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.