Dam KS03057

SOUTH FORK WOLF RIVER-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1960· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03057 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length341 ft
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDKS03057

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

GEIGER, RICHARD E

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03057?

Dam KS03057 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 KS03057?

Dam KS03057 is owned by GEIGER, RICHARD E (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03057 built?

Dam KS03057 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03057?

Dam KS03057 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 KS03057?

Dam KS03057 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.