Dam KS03375

NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER-TR· Norton, Kansas· Built 1947· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03375 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDKS03375

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

KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03375?

Dam KS03375 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 KS03375?

Dam KS03375 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03375 built?

Dam KS03375 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 KS03375?

Dam KS03375 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 KS03375?

Dam KS03375 has a dam height of 20 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.