is a dam located in Rooks County, Kansas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height17 ft
Built194086 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 17 ft
17 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

17 ft tall and 600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About

is a dam in Rooks, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hilgers Rev Trust, Blanche a & Jack E (private). It impounds the Lost Creek-tr near Stockton.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateKansas
CountyRooks
Nearest CityStockton
River/StreamLost Creek-tr
Coordinates39.26957, -99.37621

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

OwnerHilgers Rev Trust, Blanche a & Jack E
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS03492
Federal IDKS03492
More InfoState Dam Safety Program