Dam KS03304

DRY CREEK· Smith, Kansas· Built 1949· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03304 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length440 ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDKS03304

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

FREVERT, MELVIN

Private

Nearby Dams

Dam KS01984

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Low Hazard 15 ft

Dam KS03303

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 13 ft

Dam KS03305

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 15 ft

Dam KS03302

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 18 ft

Dam KS03301

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 17 ft

Dam KS01983

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 27 ft

Dam KS03314

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 12 ft

Dam KS03319

Smith, KS

Low Hazard 18 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03304?

Dam KS03304 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 KS03304?

Dam KS03304 is owned by FREVERT, MELVIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03304 built?

Dam KS03304 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 KS03304?

Dam KS03304 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS03304?

Dam KS03304 has a dam height of 13 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.