Dam KS01665

SOLOMON RIVER-TR· Ottawa, Kansas· Built 1968· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01665 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS)
Dam Length750 ft
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Max Discharge587 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDKS01665

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

SMITH

Private

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Frd No 1

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Dam KS01672

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Dam KS01654

Ottawa, KS

Low Hazard 32 ft

Dam KS03263

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Low Hazard 16 ft

Frd No 2

Ottawa, KS

High Hazard 41 ft

Dam KS01631

Ottawa, KS

Low Hazard 20 ft

Dam KS01635

Ottawa, KS

Low Hazard 17 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01665?

Dam KS01665 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 KS01665?

Dam KS01665 is owned by SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01665 built?

Dam KS01665 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Dam KS01665?

Dam KS01665 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS01665?

Dam KS01665 has a dam height of 31 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.