Dam KS03266

SALT CREEK-TR· Ottawa, Kansas· Built 1973· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03266 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDKS03266

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

OTTAWA COUNTY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03266?

Dam KS03266 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 KS03266?

Dam KS03266 is owned by OTTAWA COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03266 built?

Dam KS03266 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 KS03266?

Dam KS03266 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS03266?

Dam KS03266 has a dam height of 24 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.