Dam KS03632

BASKET CREEK-TR· Clay, Kansas· Built 1956· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03632 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Max Discharge874 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDKS03632

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MIKESELL, JIM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03632?

Dam KS03632 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 KS03632?

Dam KS03632 is owned by MIKESELL, JIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03632 built?

Dam KS03632 was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03632?

Dam KS03632 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.