Dam KS03415

SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER-TR· Osborne, Kansas· Built 1938· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03415 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length330 ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDKS03415

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

HALE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03415?

Dam KS03415 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 KS03415?

Dam KS03415 is owned by HALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03415 built?

Dam KS03415 was completed in 1938, making it 88 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03415?

Dam KS03415 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.