Dam KS03614

OXIDE CREEK-TR· Ellsworth, Kansas· Built 1952· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03614 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDKS03614

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

BROWNING, ORVILLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03614?

Dam KS03614 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 KS03614?

Dam KS03614 is owned by BROWNING, ORVILLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03614 built?

Dam KS03614 was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03614?

Dam KS03614 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.

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.