Dam KS03644

OTTER CREEK-TR· Republic, Kansas· Built 1947· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03644 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length320 ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDKS03644

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

MITCHELL, RAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03644?

Dam KS03644 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 KS03644?

Dam KS03644 is owned by MITCHELL, RAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03644 built?

Dam KS03644 was completed in 1947, making it 79 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03644?

Dam KS03644 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.