Dam KS03023

WALNUT CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1968· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03023 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDKS03023

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

GERNON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03023?

Dam KS03023 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 KS03023?

Dam KS03023 is owned by GERNON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03023 built?

Dam KS03023 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.

How tall is Dam KS03023?

Dam KS03023 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.