Dam KS03522

SOUTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER-TR· Osborne, Kansas· Built 1960· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03522 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDKS03522

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

UNKNOWN

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03522?

Dam KS03522 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 KS03522?

Dam KS03522 is owned by UNKNOWN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03522 built?

Dam KS03522 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03522?

Dam KS03522 has a dam height of 17 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.