Dd No. 203

SOUTH BRANCH WAKARUSA RIVER-TR· Osage, Kansas· Built 2001· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No. 203 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge406 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
Year Modified2008
NID IDKS07918

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
Last Inspection: June 12, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WAKARUSA WJD NO 35

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No. 203?

Dd No. 203 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 Dd No. 203?

Dd No. 203 is owned by WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No. 203 built?

Dd No. 203 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Dd No. 203?

Dd No. 203 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No. 203?

Dd No. 203 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.

When was Dd No. 203 last inspected?

Dd No. 203 was last inspected on June 12, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.