Dam KS03882

DRUM CREEK-TR· Montgomery, Kansas· Built 1968· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03882 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS)
Dam Length420 ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Max Discharge190 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDKS03882

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

CHAPPUIE, WILLIAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03882?

Dam KS03882 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 KS03882?

Dam KS03882 is owned by CHAPPUIE, WILLIAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03882 built?

Dam KS03882 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03882?

Dam KS03882 has a dam height of 31 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.