Dam 3
Key Takeaway
Dam 3 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,197 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03938 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
BOUZIDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam 3?
Dam 3 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 Dam 3?
Dam 3 is owned by BOUZIDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam 3 built?
Dam 3 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam 3?
Dam 3 has a dam height of 30 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.