Village Greens; INC.

FRENCH CREEK-TR· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1972· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Village Greens; INC. is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS)
Dam Length1,160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge723 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS01113

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: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VILLAGE GREENS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Village Greens; INC.?

Village Greens; INC. 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 Village Greens; INC.?

Village Greens; INC. is owned by VILLAGE GREENS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Village Greens; INC. built?

Village Greens; INC. was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Village Greens; INC.?

Village Greens; INC. serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Village Greens; INC.?

Village Greens; INC. has a dam height of 21 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.