Dam KS03982

DELAWARE RIVER-TR· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1974· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS03982 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS)
Dam Length470 ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Max Discharge120 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDKS03982

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

BLOODGOOD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS03982?

Dam KS03982 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 KS03982?

Dam KS03982 is owned by BLOODGOOD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS03982 built?

Dam KS03982 was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS03982?

Dam KS03982 has a dam height of 32 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.