Dam KS03313

PAWNEE CREEK-TR· Smith, Kansas· Built 1941· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03313 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 5.9% in KS)
Dam Length300 ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDKS03313

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

NELSSEN, V

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03313?

Dam KS03313 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 KS03313?

Dam KS03313 is owned by NELSSEN, V (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03313 built?

Dam KS03313 was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03313?

Dam KS03313 has a dam height of 15 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.