Dam 3 is a dam located in Clark County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 710 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dam 3
Dam 3 is a dam in Clark, Kansas. The dam is owned by Bouziden (private). It impounds the East Branch Bear Creek near Ashland.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Ashland |
| River/Stream | East Branch Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.26904, -99.81135 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,197 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bouziden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03938 |
| Federal ID | KS03938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |