Dam KS03340

LOCHILE CREEK-TR· Smith, Kansas· Built 1939· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03340 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length300 ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)
NID IDKS03340

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

HIPPLE, OLIVER & ALICE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03340?

Dam KS03340 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 KS03340?

Dam KS03340 is owned by HIPPLE, OLIVER & ALICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03340 built?

Dam KS03340 was completed in 1939, making it 87 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03340?

Dam KS03340 has a dam height of 19 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.