Dam KS03463

DEER CREEK-TR· Phillips, Kansas· Built 1938· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03463 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length430 ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDKS03463

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
Last Inspection: September 20, 1979
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MARSE, JF

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03463?

Dam KS03463 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 KS03463?

Dam KS03463 is owned by MARSE, JF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03463 built?

Dam KS03463 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 KS03463?

Dam KS03463 has a dam height of 16 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.

When was Dam KS03463 last inspected?

Dam KS03463 was last inspected on September 20, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.