Dam KS03011

PRONG CREEK-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 1946· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03011 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length220 ft
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)
NID IDKS03011

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: 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 KS03011?

Dam KS03011 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 KS03011?

Dam KS03011 is owned by UNKNOWN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03011 built?

Dam KS03011 was completed in 1946, making it 80 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03011?

Dam KS03011 has a dam height of 26 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.