Dam KS03617

ASH CREEK-TR· Ellsworth, Kansas· Built 1967· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03617 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS)
Dam Length363 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge585 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDKS03617

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
Last Inspection: March 12, 2003
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KARST (ROLFS), JOAN M

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03617?

Dam KS03617 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 KS03617?

Dam KS03617 is owned by KARST (ROLFS), JOAN M (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03617 built?

Dam KS03617 was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03617?

Dam KS03617 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.

When was Dam KS03617 last inspected?

Dam KS03617 was last inspected on March 12, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.