Dam KS03482

PRAIRIE DOG CREEK-TR· Phillips, Kansas· Built 1972· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03482 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge149 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS03482

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

GRUNERT, FRED

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03482?

Dam KS03482 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 KS03482?

Dam KS03482 is owned by GRUNERT, FRED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03482 built?

Dam KS03482 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03482?

Dam KS03482 has a dam height of 18 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.