Dam KS03625

SAWMILL CREEK-TR· Hodgeman, Kansas· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03625 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length760 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,196 cfs
NID IDKS03625

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

WILSON, CARL W

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03625?

Dam KS03625 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 KS03625?

Dam KS03625 is owned by WILSON, CARL W (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03625?

Dam KS03625 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 KS03625?

Dam KS03625 has a dam height of 18 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.