Hoopengarner Sw #4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hoopengarner Sw #4 is a privately owned earth dam located in Deerfield, Kansas, along Bear Creek-TR.


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Summary

Built in 1963 for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes, this dam stands at 32 feet high with a length of 815 feet, providing a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2, this dam has not been inspected since March 1987.

Despite its age, Hoopengarner Sw #4 remains in a condition that has not been rated, posing potential risks in the event of a failure. The lack of recent inspections and the absence of an Emergency Action Plan raise concerns about its readiness to withstand extreme weather events in a changing climate. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts may find this dam's history and current status intriguing as they consider the implications for water management and climate resilience in the region. Further assessment and monitoring of Hoopengarner Sw #4 could provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resources and climate adaptation strategies.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

815

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

BEAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.