Dam KS02900

SALINE RIVER-TR· Ellis, Kansas· Built 1971· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02900 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS)
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDKS02900

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
Last Inspection: November 7, 2002
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CHRISLER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02900?

Dam KS02900 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 KS02900?

Dam KS02900 is owned by CHRISLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02900 built?

Dam KS02900 was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02900?

Dam KS02900 has a dam height of 22 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.

When was Dam KS02900 last inspected?

Dam KS02900 was last inspected on November 7, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.