Dam KS03084

NO BRANCH INDEPENDENCE CREK-TR· Doniphan, Kansas· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03084 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length470 ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Max Discharge260 cfs
NID IDKS03084

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

URBAN-KLAUS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03084?

Dam KS03084 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 KS03084?

Dam KS03084 is owned by URBAN-KLAUS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03084?

Dam KS03084 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS03084?

Dam KS03084 has a dam height of 27 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.