Dam KS03038

GRASSHOPPER CREEK· Brown, Kansas· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03038 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length445 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge471 cfs
NID IDKS03038

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: December 28, 1990
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WELCH, GRACE

Private

Nearby Dams

Gsd No 26

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Brown & Brown CO Scd Gsd No 57

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 19 ft

Dd Vi

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 38 ft

Dam KS03026

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 27 ft

Pederson Gsd No 25

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 28 ft

Olsen Gsd No 54

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 19 ft

Dam KS04183

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 27 ft

Dam KS03041

Brown, KS

Low Hazard 21 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03038?

Dam KS03038 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 KS03038?

Dam KS03038 is owned by WELCH, GRACE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03038?

Dam KS03038 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS03038?

Dam KS03038 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.

When was Dam KS03038 last inspected?

Dam KS03038 was last inspected on December 28, 1990. 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.