Dam KS03091
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03091 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03091 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
POHL
Private
Nearby Dams
Dam KS03101
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS03100
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS00537
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 40 ftDam KS04202
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 43 ftKlein Dam
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 50 ftDam KS03081
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftDam KS03103
Doniphan, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS03102
Doniphan, KS
High Hazard 28 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03091?
Dam KS03091 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 KS03091?
Dam KS03091 is owned by POHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03091 built?
Dam KS03091 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03091?
Dam KS03091 has a dam height of 32 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.