Dam KS03883

ELK RIVER-TR· Montgomery, Kansas· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03883 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Max Discharge218 cfs
NID IDKS03883

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

PALMER, JOHN O

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03883?

Dam KS03883 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 KS03883?

Dam KS03883 is owned by PALMER, JOHN O (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS03883?

Dam KS03883 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS03883?

Dam KS03883 has a dam height of 28 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.