Dam KS03597

CARTER CREEK-TR· Washington, Kansas· Built 1974· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03597 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length810 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Max Discharge482 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDKS03597

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

BOTT, RAYMOND

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03597?

Dam KS03597 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 KS03597?

Dam KS03597 is owned by BOTT, RAYMOND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03597 built?

Dam KS03597 was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03597?

Dam KS03597 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS03597?

Dam KS03597 has a dam height of 20 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.