The goal of the Dam Safety program is to reduce risks to life and property from dam failure. This goal is addressed through review and approval of plans for constructing new dams and for modifying existing dams, ensuring quality control during construction, and overseeing and conducting routine safety inspections of dams that, if they failed, could cause loss of life, or interrupt public utilities or services.
To meet its obligation to protect people and property, the Division of Water Resources regulates the construction, operation and maintenance of all dams or other water obstructions, with the exception of federal reservoirs.
Dam Safety Rules and Regulations
Download the PDF- Stream Obstructions Rules and Regulations pertaining to dams
Small Dam Owner Seminar
The Division of Water Resources offers half-day sessions that provide local dam owners with information on maintenance, emergency planning and dam safety.
Dam Safety Conference
Each year, the Division of Water Resources offers dam owners, engineers and other interested parties the opportunity to learn more about liability and the responsibilities that come with dam ownership.
Dam Safety Permits
Dams require permits, with some exceptions. Dam owners are responsible for obtaining the required permits for dam construction.
Significant Hazard Dam EAP Seminar
This free non-technical seminar will review the new regulations that require a simple emergency action plan for significant hazard dams.
Contact Information
Dam Safety Program
Kim Feldkamp, P.E.
Water Structures Engineer
109 SW 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Topeka, KS 66612-1283
(785) 296-4625 voice
(785) 296-4835 fax
(800) 915-6163 emergency
waterstructures@kda.state.ks.us