Wood Damc

NORTH FORK SUGAR CREEK· Linn, Kansas· Built 1992· Earth· 53 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wood Damc is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 53 ft (taller than 98.1% in KS)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage353 acre-ft
Normal Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge720 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDKS07358

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: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WOOD, DAN & KAREN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wood Damc?

Wood Damc 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 Wood Damc?

Wood Damc is owned by WOOD, DAN & KAREN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wood Damc built?

Wood Damc was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Wood Damc?

Wood Damc serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wood Damc?

Wood Damc has a dam height of 53 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.