Dam KS07037

MOORES BRANCH-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 1987· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07037 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 0.9% in KS)
Dam Length680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge114 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDKS07037

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

BILLS COAL CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07037?

Dam KS07037 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 KS07037?

Dam KS07037 is owned by BILLS COAL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07037 built?

Dam KS07037 was completed in 1987, making it 39 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS07037?

Dam KS07037 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS07037?

Dam KS07037 has a dam height of 11 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.