Dam KS02803

KAW CREEK-TR· Leavenworth, Kansas· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02803 is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length450 ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Max Discharge99 cfs
NID IDKS02803

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

DEWEY, CF

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02803?

Dam KS02803 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 KS02803?

Dam KS02803 is owned by DEWEY, CF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dam KS02803?

Dam KS02803 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.

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.