Dam KS02980

COTTONWOOD RIVER· Chase, Kansas· Built 1900· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02980 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS)
Dam Length150 ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDKS02980

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: July 20, 1979
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UNKNOWN

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02980?

Dam KS02980 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 KS02980?

Dam KS02980 is owned by UNKNOWN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02980 built?

Dam KS02980 was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS02980?

Dam KS02980 has a dam height of 15 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 KS02980 last inspected?

Dam KS02980 was last inspected on July 20, 1979. 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.