Dam KS03885

BIG HILL CREEK-TR· Montgomery, Kansas· Built 1911· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03885 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length900 ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)
NID IDKS03885

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

LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03885?

Dam KS03885 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 KS03885?

Dam KS03885 is owned by LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03885 built?

Dam KS03885 was completed in 1911, making it 115 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03885?

Dam KS03885 has a dam height of 25 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.