Dam KS03690

MEDICINE LODGE RIVER-TR· Barber, Kansas· Built 1942· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03690 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length375 ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
NID IDKS03690

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

NATIONAL GYPSUM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03690?

Dam KS03690 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 KS03690?

Dam KS03690 is owned by NATIONAL GYPSUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03690 built?

Dam KS03690 was completed in 1942, making it 84 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03690?

Dam KS03690 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.