Rock Creek Dam
Rock Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rock Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Rock Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fort Scott, City Of (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek near Fort Scott.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 581 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Fort Scott |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.81695, -94.75468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FORT SCOTT, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03013 |
| Federal ID | KS03013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |