Dam KS03472
Key Takeaway
Dam KS03472 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KS03472 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ZILLINGER
Private
Nearby Dams
Dam KS01716
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 36 ftDam KS03471
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 20 ftDam KS03474
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 22 ftDam KS01725
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 21 ftDam KS03473
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 21 ftDam KS03467
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 16 ftDam KS01724
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 20 ftDam KS03468
Phillips, KS
Low Hazard 17 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03472?
Dam KS03472 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 KS03472?
Dam KS03472 is owned by ZILLINGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS03472 built?
Dam KS03472 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS03472?
Dam KS03472 has a dam height of 13 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.