Dam KS03293

OAK CREEK-TR· Smith, Kansas· Built 1953· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03293 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length600 ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDKS03293

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

TANIS, MARTIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03293?

Dam KS03293 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 KS03293?

Dam KS03293 is owned by TANIS, MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03293 built?

Dam KS03293 was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03293?

Dam KS03293 has a dam height of 28 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.