Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility

BEAR CREEK-TR· Kearny, Kansas· Built 2012· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length3,280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDKS09397

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: Kansas Dept of Health and Environment

Ownership

SYRACUSE DAIRY LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility?

Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility 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 Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility?

Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility is owned by SYRACUSE DAIRY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility built?

Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility?

Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility?

Syracuse Dairy-Heifer Facility 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.

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.