Dam KS03239

WEST BRANCH GYPSUM CREEK-TR· Saline, Kansas· Built 1965· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03239 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge527 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDKS03239

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 12, 1996
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SEIM, MILDRED

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03239?

Dam KS03239 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 KS03239?

Dam KS03239 is owned by SEIM, MILDRED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03239 built?

Dam KS03239 was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03239?

Dam KS03239 has a dam height of 20 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 KS03239 last inspected?

Dam KS03239 was last inspected on December 12, 1996. 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.