Teter Oil Field

EAST BRANCH FALL RIVER· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 1950· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Teter Oil Field is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length814 ft
Max Storage264 acre-ft
Normal Storage206 acre-ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDKS03507

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: August 11, 1950
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CITIES SERVICE OIL CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Teter Oil Field?

Teter Oil Field 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 Teter Oil Field?

Teter Oil Field is owned by CITIES SERVICE OIL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Teter Oil Field built?

Teter Oil Field was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Teter Oil Field?

Teter Oil Field 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 Teter Oil Field?

Teter Oil Field has a dam height of 33 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 Teter Oil Field last inspected?

Teter Oil Field was last inspected on August 11, 1950. 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.