Dam KS03620

PLUM CREEK-TR· Ellsworth, Kansas· Built 1967· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03620 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.4% in KS)
Dam Length475 ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Max Discharge389 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDKS03620

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: August 23, 1979
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MAES, JOSEPH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03620?

Dam KS03620 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 KS03620?

Dam KS03620 is owned by MAES, JOSEPH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03620 built?

Dam KS03620 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 KS03620?

Dam KS03620 has a dam height of 10 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 KS03620 last inspected?

Dam KS03620 was last inspected on August 23, 1979. 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.