Dam KS03486

MEDICINE CREEK-TR· Rooks, Kansas· Built 1958· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03486 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Max Discharge986 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDKS03486

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

CHESNY, WARDEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03486?

Dam KS03486 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 KS03486?

Dam KS03486 is owned by CHESNY, WARDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03486 built?

Dam KS03486 was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03486?

Dam KS03486 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.

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.