Strunk (Legg) Dam

DRY CREEK-TR· Sedgwick, Kansas· Built 1941· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Strunk (Legg) Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge225 cfs
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDKS03756

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 30, 2010
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

PAGE, JEREMY & TRACEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Strunk (Legg) Dam?

Strunk (Legg) 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 Strunk (Legg) Dam?

Strunk (Legg) Dam is owned by PAGE, JEREMY & TRACEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Strunk (Legg) Dam built?

Strunk (Legg) Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Strunk (Legg) Dam?

Strunk (Legg) Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Strunk (Legg) Dam?

Strunk (Legg) Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Strunk (Legg) Dam last inspected?

Strunk (Legg) Dam was last inspected on July 30, 2010. 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.