Vietti Pond

WEST FORK DRYWOOD CREEK-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 2012· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Vietti Pond is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length2,368 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDKS09391

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 18, 2011
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VIETTI, CINDY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vietti Pond?

Vietti 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 Vietti Pond?

Vietti Pond is owned by VIETTI, CINDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Vietti Pond built?

Vietti Pond 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 Vietti Pond?

Vietti Pond serves the following purposes: 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 Vietti Pond?

Vietti Pond has a dam height of 24 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 Vietti Pond last inspected?

Vietti Pond was last inspected on August 18, 2011. 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.