Dam KS03736

SOUTH FORK NINNESCAH RIVER-TR· Kingman, Kansas· Built 1949· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03736 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length330 ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDKS03736

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 1, 1979
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BOCK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03736?

Dam KS03736 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 KS03736?

Dam KS03736 is owned by BOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03736 built?

Dam KS03736 was completed in 1949, making it 77 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03736?

Dam KS03736 has a dam height of 13 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 KS03736 last inspected?

Dam KS03736 was last inspected on August 1, 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.