Waste Storage Pond 3

NEOSHO RIVER· Neosho, Kansas· Built 2013· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Waste Storage Pond 3 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length2,835 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDKS09519

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

NEOSHO VALLEY FEEDERS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Waste Storage Pond 3?

Waste Storage Pond 3 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 Waste Storage Pond 3?

Waste Storage Pond 3 is owned by NEOSHO VALLEY FEEDERS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Waste Storage Pond 3 built?

Waste Storage Pond 3 was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Waste Storage Pond 3?

Waste Storage Pond 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Waste Storage Pond 3?

Waste Storage Pond 3 has a dam height of 19 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.